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BN03 BXY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,592 mi
Last recorded115,592 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 BXY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 115,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 115,589 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 111,922 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 106,828 miles

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

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

engine light on

x2 rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2016 102,283 miles

engine light on

Fail 11 Apr 2016 102,283 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 13 Apr 2015 95,758 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 87,807 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,807 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 78,426 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 73,663 miles

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

int engine idle missfire !!

Fail 25 Aug 2011 66,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2011 66,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2010 60,142 miles

childseat present @ n/s/r position

front wipers 'juddering' across screen

n/s/r bumpstop deteriorated

n/s/r handbrake cable retaining clip broken

o/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 17 Sep 2010 59,951 miles

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

childseat present @ n/s/r seating position

front wipers judder across windscreen

o/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,327 miles

nearside rear lamp cracked

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted at time of test

nearside rear tyre nailed and close to wear limit

offside rear tyre close to wear limit

Fail 11 Sep 2009 52,327 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

nearside rear lamp cracked

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted at time of test

nearside rear tyre nailed and close to wear limit

offside rear tyre close to wear limit

Pass 11 Sep 2008 43,999 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Sep 2007 37,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 31,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside driveshaft inner cv gaiter leaking lubricant

wheel alignment appears to be out (outer shoulder wear)

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 BXY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BXY, 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 BN03 BXY registered?

BN03 BXY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BN03 BXY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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