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BN52 LJC

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,012 mi
Last recorded111,012 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 LJC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 111,012 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all brake pipes dry could do with waxoyling

headlamp glasses poor

nearside rear tyre low on tread

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

offside front bumper repaired with tape

Pass 20 Jul 2016 107,015 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust coroded

headlamp glasses poor

rear shocker covers broken away

Fail 20 Jul 2016 107,015 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

exhaust coroded

headlamp glasses poor

rear shocker covers broken away

Pass 13 Jul 2015 97,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 86,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 73,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

wiper blades smearing

Pass 13 Aug 2012 61,555 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

center rear stop light does not work may not be connected

n/s/f aim pattern is slightly distorted

Fail 8 Aug 2012 61,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

center rear stop light does not work may not be connected

n/s/f aim pattern is slightly distorted

Pass 21 May 2011 46,049 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,236 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 30,871 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 26,424 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 22,271 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 18,742 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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BN52 LJC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN52 LJC, 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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BN52 LJC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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