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BT03 DZA

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,508 mi
Last recorded100,508 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 DZA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2017 100,508 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Number plate deteriorated slightly

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing slightly with age

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,385 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak

front headlamp lense deteriorating

Fail 27 Apr 2016 88,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre valve leaking advise attention

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak

front headlamp lense deteriorating

Pass 6 Jan 2015 76,464 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 69,682 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

emmisions on high limit

engine light on

Pass 28 Dec 2013 69,682 miles

emmisions on high limit

engine light on

Pass 17 Dec 2012 60,847 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 60,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 57,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 57,219 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 50,385 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 49,203 miles

Bonnet difficult to open from 2nd latch

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,203 miles

Bonnet difficult to open from 2nd latch

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,568 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limits

Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,087 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 47,087 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 40,518 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 40,515 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,019 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 DZA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DZA, 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 DZA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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