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BT03 DPF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,910 mi
Last recorded145,910 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 145,910 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 145,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexihose(marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexihose(marked) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 135,727 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 126,193 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 May 2021 126,193 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 118,359 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 110,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 110,935 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 102,006 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 102,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 93,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2017 93,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 85,631 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,967 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 77,967 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2014 70,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

high handbrake travel

Pass 22 May 2014 70,429 miles

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

high handbrake travel

Pass 23 May 2013 64,122 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 30 May 2012 56,562 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 56,562 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,122 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 37,683 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2008 30,464 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,133 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 18,182 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 13,611 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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BT03 DPF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 BT03 DPF, 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 DPF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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