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BK03 TOV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

119,680 mi
Last recorded119,680 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 119,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 119,648 miles

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))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 115,335 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 115,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 103,853 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 103,853 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 90,627 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 90,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 85,603 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,361 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f tyre cuts in tread no cords showing

Fail 30 Apr 2013 80,361 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre cuts in tread no cords showing

Pass 30 Apr 2012 75,151 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 75,069 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,554 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 61,638 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,712 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 44,571 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 44,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 36,450 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 36,450 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,093 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 27,093 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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 TOV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 TOV, 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 TOV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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