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BT03 UXY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,038 mi
Last recorded120,038 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 UXY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 120,038 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Injector puffing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to inspect rear seats and belts

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 120,038 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Injector puffing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to inspect rear seats and belts

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 119,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Injector puffing

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to inspect rear seats and belts

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 117,154 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 117,115 miles

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

Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 107,296 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019

both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake pads getting low

injectors sills chuffing

nearside rear shock damp with oil

Fail 8 May 2019

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake pads getting low

injectors sills chuffing

nearside rear shock damp with oil

Pass 3 May 2018

nearside front mirror covered in tape

nearside front tyre bald outer edge close to legal limit

number injector 4 chuffing

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 2 May 2018

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front mirror covered in tape

nearside front tyre bald outer edge close to legal limit

number injector 4 chuffing

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 12 May 2017 99,559 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear brake pipe to hose slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe to hose slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe to wheel cylinder slightly corroded

Fail 9 May 2017 99,554 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake efforts slightly weak

both rear handbrake efforts slightly weak

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear brake pipe to hose slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe to hose slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe to wheel cylinder slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2016

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front link rod upper dust cover deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2015

both front brake pipes have slight corroded

handbrake travel

headlight lenses deteriated slightly affecting beam image

Fail 7 May 2015

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake pipes have slight corroded

handbrake travel

headlight lenses deteriated slightly affecting beam image

Pass 9 May 2014 96,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wiper blade split at ends

Fail 7 May 2014

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wiper blade split at ends

Pass 8 May 2013

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres close to wear bars on edges

Pass 9 May 2012 89,835 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 82,771 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 76,500 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 68,787 miles

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

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2008 59,806 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jun 2007 53,064 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 47,746 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 UXY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UXY, 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 UXY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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