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BV03 LNY

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,443 mi
Last recorded106,443 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 LNY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 106,443 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear reversing light inop

Fail 3 Aug 2020 106,443 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper grill insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear reversing light inop

Pass 5 Sep 2019 104,338 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 104,276 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe feeding flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 100,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe feeding offside rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Aug 2018 100,278 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe feeding offside rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 96,050 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded/slight exhaust gas leak

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,469 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Sep 2016 90,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Sep 2015 85,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe feeding flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe feeding flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

childs seat fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 79,867 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 75,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 75,484 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,780 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 63,269 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 59,285 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 59,283 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 56,201 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 56,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet stay insecure.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,389 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 45,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre brake light inoperative.

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 34,024 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 34,024 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 12,700 miles

engine seems noisey (rattle).

wheel trims fitted incorrectly.

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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BV03 LNY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV03 LNY, 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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BV03 LNY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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