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FM03 BXB

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,877 mi
Last recorded97,877 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 BXB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 97,877 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 97,877 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 81,462 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 73,569 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 73,569 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both headlamp patterns poor,lenses tarnished,not dazzling other road users

hum on both front wheels,ns poss pad,os centre d/shaft bearing

osr seat belt poor retraction

rear heat shield loose/adrift

Pass 12 Sep 2011 66,982 miles

both headlamps tarnished,pattern & output passable

slight roughness nsf wheel bearing

Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,721 miles

slight roughness nsf wheel bearing

Fail 13 Sep 2010 56,721 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight roughness nsf wheel bearing

Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,758 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 46,758 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2009 44,370 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 44,370 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 34,117 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 20,235 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,880 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 BXB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM03 BXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM03 BXB registered?

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

Is FM03 BXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 BXB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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