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EA03 BDX

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,013 mi
Last recorded97,013 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 BDX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 97,013 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 97,013 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 91,789 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre at 2.5-3.0mm

nearside rear tyre at 3.0mm

offside rear tyre slightly perished

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2015 91,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre at 3.0mm

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre at 2.5-3.0mm

offside rear tyre slightly perished

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2014 88,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front brake pads low

offside rear tyre slightly perished

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2013 85,858 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 81,546 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 76,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,985 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 71,943 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 66,497 miles

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

power steering rack damp

Pass 26 Mar 2008 60,286 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 60,286 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 49,329 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 37,730 miles

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

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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EA03 BDX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EA03 BDX, 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 EA03 BDX registered?

EA03 BDX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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