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BP03 NXW

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,550 mi
Last recorded144,550 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 144,550 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 144,550 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 144,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant low

engine management light on dash

Pass 23 Jul 2016 142,177 miles

N/S wiper split

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil springs rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2016 142,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S wiper split

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O/S wiper split(may not clear screen after screenwash repair)

Rear coil springs rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2015 138,802 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 138,802 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

management light on

Pass 27 Jul 2014 123,527 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhast rubber

Pass 28 Jul 2013 108,982 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 104,403 miles

Rear heat shield insecure

Rear silencer mounting rubber broken

Fail 12 Apr 2013 104,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Rear silencer mounting rubber broken

Pass 12 Apr 2012 90,171 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 90,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 82,575 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)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 82,575 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2009 68,835 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 6,400 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 64,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 63,979 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 62,413 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 57,470 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 57,470 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 52,877 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 52,722 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NXW, 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 BP03 NXW registered?

BP03 NXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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