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BT03 XVM

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,566 mi
Last recorded123,566 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 XVM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 123,566 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 123,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 117,172 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 117,172 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 109,784 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 101,075 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 101,075 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 93,674 miles

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

rear middle stop light inop

Pass 9 Jul 2013 85,094 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 76,142 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 67,260 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 60,591 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2010 60,591 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,878 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 54,878 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 45,307 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,876 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,001 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 XVM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XVM, 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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What year was BT03 XVM registered?

BT03 XVM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is BT03 XVM safe to buy?

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