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FP03 BWJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,643 mi
Last recorded122,643 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 BWJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2020 122,643 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 118,772 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 118,772 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 114,376 miles

advise front head light lenzers fading

Fail 25 Jun 2018 114,376 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 110,246 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 110,246 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 104,232 miles

brake pipes corroded

head lights faded

o/s rear tyre close to limit

tail gate damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2015 98,206 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 89,709 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all brakepipescorroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,763 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 80,762 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,994 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 72,993 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 65,861 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 65,860 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 56,504 miles

advise injector blowing

advise right front tyre wearing on inner edge

advise right miror adjuster broken

Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,417 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 48,417 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 42,634 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 41,832 miles

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 41,832 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 35,613 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 29,897 miles

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?

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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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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