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BN03 JZR

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

129,420 mi
Last recorded129,420 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 JZR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 129,420 miles

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

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

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2022 122,526 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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2021 117,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 110,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2020 110,522 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 96,836 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 96,811 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 91,540 miles

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

Metal brake pipes greased

Fail 19 Mar 2018 91,540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Metal brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Apr 2017 86,353 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 86,347 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 78,220 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread and side walls

Pass 29 Jan 2015 71,023 miles

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

Nearside rear bump stop broken

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 71,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear bump stop broken

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 65,558 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,676 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 61,676 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 58,580 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,395 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 56,511 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 56,226 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 61,633 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 61,633 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 44,350 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,872 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,745 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,688 miles

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

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 JZR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BN03 JZR, 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 JZR registered?

BN03 JZR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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