MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,643 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushes contaminated/swelled/gone soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beam near to bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front and offside front poor beam pattern
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front drive shaft bearing worn
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
boot dented
oil leak
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front and offside front poor beam pattern
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front drive shaft bearing worn
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
boot dented
oil leak
advise front head light lenzers fading
Nearside Front Power steering component leaking rack joint (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
advise front head light lenzers fading
Both headlamp lenses deteriorated
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle, sills, chassis rails and floors etc
Steering rack appears to be damp
Unable to gain access to the engine bay, secondary bonnet catch faulty
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front 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)
Both headlamp lenses deteriorated
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle, sills, chassis rails and floors etc
Steering rack appears to be damp
Unable to gain access to the engine bay, secondary bonnet catch faulty
brake pipes corroded
head lights faded
o/s rear tyre close to limit
tail gate damaged
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
all brakepipescorroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
n/s rear tyredamaged
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front seat belt frayed
advise injector blowing
advise right front tyre wearing on inner edge
advise right miror adjuster broken
Centre Rear Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FP03 BWJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 FP03 BWJ, 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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FP03 BWJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 April 2003.
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