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BN03 BWE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,260 mi
Last recorded81,260 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 BWE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 81,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 81,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,129 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 77,129 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,248 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

reverse lights inop

Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,798 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 66,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,222 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,723 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 56,492 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 56,492 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 52,838 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,204 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 42,289 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,075 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 34,075 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 27,288 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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BN03 BWE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 BN03 BWE, 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 BN03 BWE registered?

BN03 BWE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is BN03 BWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 BWE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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