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BP03 VHJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 VHJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front inner.nearside rear inner offside rear inner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside rear upper (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail offside rear upper chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2023

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front inner.nearside rear inner offside rear inner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside rear upper (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail offside rear upper chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 87,123 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded nearside rear offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock casing slighty corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 87,056 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 72,823 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 72,823 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 68,087 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 68,075 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 66,814 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 64,682 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 62,859 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 61,218 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 59,590 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 59,590 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,034 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 56,034 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,691 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,417 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,791 miles

rear tyrewalls worn

Pass 24 Jun 2010 38,277 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 33,059 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,107 miles

(two child seats are fitted)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 23,835 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 18,700 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 VHJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP03 VHJ, 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 VHJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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