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BK03 RLY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

113,119 mi
Last recorded113,119 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 RLY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2024 113,119 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror taped up

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 111,885 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 111,882 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective doesnt open (3.1 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake line split (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 110,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 110,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 108,899 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2020 107,211 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 107,208 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 105,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside rear is slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both are tarnished / faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight blow at rear exhaust joint

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 103,937 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil leak cam cover gasket

Fail 3 Sep 2018 103,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no paten (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no paten (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil leak cam cover gasket

rear brakes uneven

Pass 2 Sep 2017 102,468 miles

engine oil leak rear of engine

headlamp lens are getting poor

Pass 3 Sep 2016 98,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2015 85,760 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted visual checked belt

Fail 5 Sep 2015 85,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working headlight bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted visual checked belt

Fail 1 Sep 2014 68,473 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml light on

Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,473 miles

eml light on

Pass 28 Aug 2013 58,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 58,211 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 50,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Aug 2012 50,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 44,283 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,550 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 39,884 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,884 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 36,871 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 36,871 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 33,045 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,555 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,979 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 RLY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 RLY, 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 RLY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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