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BN03 VDM

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,031 mi
Last recorded95,031 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 95,031 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 93,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 88,878 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 84,943 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 81,529 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 81,529 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 77,029 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 72,881 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 72,881 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 67,602 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in steering wheel area

Fail 18 Nov 2016 67,602 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in steering wheel area

Pass 24 Nov 2015 62,888 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)

bonnet safety catch worn and difficult to open bonnet.

Fail 23 Nov 2015 62,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

bonnet safety catch worn and difficult to open bonnet.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 57,459 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 52,335 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 46,604 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 41,445 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 41,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 35,559 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 26,901 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 26,901 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 24,326 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 16,577 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 13,761 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 8,600 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 VDM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

BN03 VDM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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