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BK03 PUH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

96,833 mi
Last recorded96,833 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 PUH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2023 96,833 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp STOP LAMP ACTIVATES WITH POSITION LAMP SWITCH - POSTION LIGHT ACTIVATES WITH FOOT PEDAL OPERATION (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 94,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 92,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 92,550 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system FRONT TO O/S/R (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 90,653 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 90,599 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 87,501 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 87,501 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 84,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 84,799 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 82,068 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 82,068 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 78,988 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 78,988 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 75,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 75,683 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 75,683 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,371 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 64,352 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 59,451 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 59,451 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 53,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 53,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 51,101 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 44,850 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,182 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 25,119 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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BK03 PUH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK03 PUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BK03 PUH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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