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BP03 NTV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,060 mi
Last recorded95,060 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 NTV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 95,060 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 95,060 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 84,821 miles

o/s wiper smearing slightly

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

some corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 2 Oct 2014 84,821 miles

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

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

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

o/s wiper smearing slightly

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

some corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Jul 2012 79,307 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 71,143 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 71,143 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 64,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2010 64,987 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2009 50,604 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,969 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 31,423 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 24,393 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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BP03 NTV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BP03 NTV, 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 NTV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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