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BN03 LGX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

201,929 mi
Last recorded201,929 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 201,929 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 201,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 195,102 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 195,094 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 192,132 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 178,786 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 178,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 174,293 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2018 174,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2017 168,150 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre getting low on 3mm

Fail 12 Jan 2017 168,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear pipes (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and getting low on 3mm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre getting low on 3mm

Pass 8 Jan 2016 163,261 miles

Interior headlight adjuster altered to check headlight aim.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 7 Jan 2016 163,258 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH FRONT (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking Offside front rack gaiter. (2.3.3b)

Interior headlight adjuster altered to check headlight aim.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 24 Dec 2014 157,785 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear silencer corroding.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jan 2014 153,588 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 153,584 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 146,245 miles

Steering rack slighty damp

Pass 9 Jan 2012 133,709 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 133,709 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 129,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 121,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 120,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 106,268 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 106,268 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 88,884 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 69,903 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 52,545 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 LGX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LGX, 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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BN03 LGX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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