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BP03 VAD

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,486 mi
Last recorded78,486 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 VAD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 78,486 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to split on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has sticker residue to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

Fail 3 Jul 2017 78,455 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to split on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has sticker residue to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

Pass 31 May 2016 74,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack ? (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear tyre cracked and perished

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2016 74,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack ? (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear tyre cracked and perished

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2015 70,057 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 70,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2014 64,614 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 64,614 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 62,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 21 May 2013 62,475 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 22 May 2012 59,405 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 52,323 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 46,820 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2010 46,820 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,833 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 20,650 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 8,601 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 6,369 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 VAD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VAD, 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 VAD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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