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BP03 LML

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,278 mi
Last recorded97,278 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 LML
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 97,278 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Offside Front shock absorber heavy misting of oil

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

corrosion to under side in places

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes corroded

misting of oil / power steering rack

misting of oil from rear shock absorbers

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2017 97,278 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Front number plate deteriorated

Offside Front shock absorber heavy misting of oil

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

corrosion to under side in places

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes corroded

misting of oil / power steering rack

misting of oil from rear shock absorbers

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 91,886 miles

Front number plate slightly delaminated

Offside Front seatbelt fraying on edges

Rear coil springs corroded

both front ball joint gaiters perished

both front tyres cracking/perished in tread

corrosion to tailgate mount areas

corrosion to underside in places

exhaust front flexi broken but secure

exhaust system corroded

power steering pipes corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Jun 2016 91,886 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped under bonnet on bulkhead (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Additional braking device insecure handbrake cables (3.6.I.1)

Front number plate slightly delaminated

Offside Front seatbelt fraying on edges

Rear coil springs corroded

both front ball joint gaiters perished

both front tyres cracking/perished in tread

corrosion to tailgate mount areas

corrosion to underside in places

exhaust front flexi broken but secure

exhaust system corroded

power steering pipes corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2015 85,123 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust flex pipe deteriorated/poor condition

exhaust uper heat sheild insecure

front and rear number plates deteriorated

front shock absorbers corroded/deteriorated

nearside front and rear wheels damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2015 85,123 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

enigne mount deteriorated

exhaust flex pipe deteriorated/poor condition

exhaust uper heat sheild insecure

front and rear number plates deteriorated

front shock absorbers corroded/deteriorated

nearside front and rear wheels damaged

tyres under inflated

Pass 4 Jun 2014 79,636 miles

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated (poor condition)

front brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

offside front wing mirror loose

oil around steering rack

Fail 3 Jun 2014 79,635 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated (poor condition)

exhaust upper heat sheild insecure

front brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

offside front wing mirror loose

oil around steering rack

Fail 30 May 2013 71,649 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2013 71,649 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,324 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 63,324 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 57,041 miles

front brake discs worn/pitted

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

front to rear brake pipe clip broken

front to rear brake piprs slightly corroded

hand brake cables worn/corroded slightly

nearside front hub cap missing

offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear coil springs slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear bumper damaged

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Fail 26 May 2011 57,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs worn/pitted

front to rear brake pipe clip broken

front to rear brake piprs slightly corroded

hand brake cables worn/corroded slightly

nearside front hub cap missing

offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear coil springs slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear bumper damaged

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 25 May 2010 50,658 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension bump stops poor condition

Fail 25 May 2010 50,658 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear suspension bump stops poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel and brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2008 34,725 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel and brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,725 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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)

fuel and brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 14 Jun 2007 24,905 miles

all road tyre side wall's slightly perished

auxly belt worn

both front wiper blade's slightly poor condition

both rear tyre's wearing close to legal limit

hand brake lever high

rear wiper blade poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2006 18,648 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 18,647 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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BP03 LML is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BP03 LML, 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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BP03 LML is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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