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FM03 BNU

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,610 mi
Last recorded95,610 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 BNU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 95,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 93,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 91,414 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 89,241 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 86,180 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 84,035 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 80,734 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 77,700 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 73,105 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 66,418 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 66,415 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,417 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 59,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2010 51,936 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 44,913 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 37,675 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 37,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 30,377 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 23,259 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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FM03 BNU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM03 BNU, 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 FM03 BNU registered?

FM03 BNU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FM03 BNU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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