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BL03 DTY

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,738 mi
Last recorded142,738 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 DTY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 142,738 miles

Headlamps faded

Fail 20 Jun 2018 142,737 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamps faded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 131,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin TIME OF TEST (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TIME OF TEST (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin TIME OF TEST (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 131,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin TIME OF TEST (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TIME OF TEST (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin TIME OF TEST (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 119,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 119,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 115,803 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 113,865 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 110,884 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 103,614 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 103,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 93,230 miles

CO reading near maximum limit

tyres mismatched sizes front to rear, front = 185/60...rear=195/60

Pass 20 Jul 2010 81,953 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 67,357 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 53,305 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 40,998 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 28,610 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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BL03 DTY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BL03 DTY, 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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BL03 DTY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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