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BN03 MVG

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,923 mi
Last recorded137,923 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 MVG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 137,923 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses deteriorated and patterns poor (4.1.4 (b))

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

ancillary belt perished

rear of offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2020 137,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

ancillary belt perished

rear of offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 117,447 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 117,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 92,501 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 89,541 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 84,419 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 84,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,699 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 73,352 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 67,840 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 67,840 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 60,777 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 53,526 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 53,526 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 46,068 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 46,068 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,999 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 36,999 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,438 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 23,240 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 16,644 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 MVG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MVG, 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 MVG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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