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BT03 BKE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,978 mi
Last recorded118,978 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 BKE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 118,978 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 118,978 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 111,953 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 14 May 2016 111,953 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 104,061 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 104,061 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2014 94,977 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 85,077 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 75,556 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 66,031 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 66,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2010 57,402 miles

long hand hand brake travel

Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,268 miles

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 49,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 1 May 2008 41,434 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 41,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 33,280 miles

both wiper blades poor condition

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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BT03 BKE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BT03 BKE, 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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BT03 BKE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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