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BK03 SXS

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,717 mi
Last recorded162,717 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 SXS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 162,717 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 155,852 miles

Excessive Engine Oil Leak

Fail 25 May 2016 155,773 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp Lens Deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal Brake Pipe to Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp Lens Deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Excessive Engine Oil Leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 144,587 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 144,578 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 130,389 miles

please note: n/s rear w/bearings worn slightly.

Pass 23 Feb 2013 115,955 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 100,389 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 81,361 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 72,255 miles

engine has slight oil leak

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s rear tyre has a screew in centre of tread

Pass 5 Feb 2009 48,094 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)

Oil leak

rearbox corroded

some small cracks in windscreen

suspect front inner pads low

Pass 25 Feb 2008 20,015 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,339 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 12,827 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 SXS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SXS, 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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What year was BK03 SXS registered?

BK03 SXS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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