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BL52 BVS

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,008 mi
Last recorded151,008 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 BVS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 151,008 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 144,848 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 144,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 136,205 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 136,205 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 125,669 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 125,669 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both - nearside broken and out of line (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 117,297 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 116,027 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 114,158 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 112,978 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 111,292 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 111,292 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 109,318 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 109,307 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 106,730 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 104,033 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 104,033 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 101,382 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2006 99,324 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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BL52 BVS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL52 BVS, 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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BL52 BVS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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