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BL03 VRT

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,563 mi
Last recorded147,563 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 VRT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 147,563 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 142,795 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 136,451 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 136,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 131,364 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 131,364 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 118,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 118,040 miles

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2012 104,662 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 91,382 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 77,988 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 65,639 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 65,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,274 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 47,972 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,020 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 VRT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRT, 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 BL03 VRT registered?

BL03 VRT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is BL03 VRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 VRT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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