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EO03 BKX

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

91,303 mi
Last recorded91,303 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 BKX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 91,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust near mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

signs of injector seal slight leakage

Pass 29 Mar 2022 86,250 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

signs of injector seal leaking

Fail 29 Mar 2022 86,250 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lenses diffused (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

signs of injector seal leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2021 84,698 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 84,698 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear wheels (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 79,991 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear pipe at wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 May 2019 79,991 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp lens oxidised no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear pipe at wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 75,571 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 75,571 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both beams defuzed (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 68,936 miles

both rear shock absorbers weak

both top suspension mountings showing corrosion at top nut

Fail 21 Apr 2017 68,936 miles

Central Stop lamp not working LAMP INOPROTIVE (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear shock absorbers weak

both top suspension mountings showing corrosion at top nut

Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,119 miles

hi-line stop lamp inoprotive

Fail 20 Apr 2016 63,119 miles

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

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

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

hi-line stop lamp inoprotive

Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,060 miles

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

both front brake disks showing wear

brake fluid level near min mark

Fail 14 Apr 2015 58,060 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front brake disks showing wear

brake fluid level near min mark

Pass 15 Apr 2014 51,449 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,363 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 45,363 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 41,317 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear shocks weak

steering wheel cover slight slipping

Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,317 miles

both rear shocks weak

steering wheel cover slight slipping

Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,666 miles

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

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

high line stop lamp not conected

Pass 9 Apr 2010 31,441 miles

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

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

screen wash almost empty

Pass 16 Apr 2009 26,660 miles

Front wipers getting worn.

O/S/R tyre 3mm.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,897 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 16,269 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 11,484 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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EO03 BKX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EO03 BKX, 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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EO03 BKX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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