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BN03 PTX

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

131,999 mi
Last recorded131,999 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 PTX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 131,999 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 129,904 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 129,904 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 127,574 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 127,563 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 125,673 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 125,666 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 119,687 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 113,085 miles

both rear shocker covers insecure

exhaust back box very corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 107,827 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 98,360 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 88,712 miles

advise - handbrake could have less travel

Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,989 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 79,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 72,227 miles

advise- front wipers torn

Pass 4 Jun 2013 64,523 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 64,522 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

advise - offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall and worn

Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,008 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fanbelt fraying

Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,794 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 52,794 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 48,805 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 48,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,738 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 41,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,199 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 34,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 25,495 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 16,365 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 PTX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

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

Is BN03 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 PTX shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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