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BL03 EBM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,543 mi
Last recorded98,543 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 EBM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 98,543 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 92,076 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 92,076 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 87,054 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2014 83,783 miles

complete exhaust deteriating

Fail 12 Feb 2014 83,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

complete exhaust deteriating

Pass 15 Feb 2013 74,288 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Feb 2013 74,288 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jan 2012 65,160 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 60,369 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 54,983 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 48,893 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 48,893 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 41,661 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front /near side rear tyres wearing on outer edge close to 2mm.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 41,661 miles

nearside front /near side rear tyres wearing on outer edge close to 2mm.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,639 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,350 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 EBM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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