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BK03 XMZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,633 mi
Last recorded128,633 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 128,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 122,318 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 122,318 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 117,039 miles

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

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

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 111,360 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 107,514 miles

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

general corrosion underbody

Pass 15 Oct 2016 106,489 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 106,489 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 103,899 miles

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belts x2

service brake just meet requirments

Fail 10 Oct 2015 103,899 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belts x2

service brake just meet requirments

Pass 17 Oct 2014 100,620 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 98,602 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 92,972 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 83,260 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 83,258 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 73,081 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 62,613 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 62,613 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 51,886 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 40,564 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 29,444 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 XMZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK03 XMZ registered?

BK03 XMZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BK03 XMZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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