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FP03 BXE

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,604 mi
Last recorded126,604 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 BXE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 126,604 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 123,731 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 119,482 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 116,531 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 110,161 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front bumper cracked

radiator mounting broken radiator insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2013 100,942 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

accident damage to front bumper

all exhaust corroding

rear exhaust mounting bracket broke

Fail 24 Jun 2013 100,942 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

accident damage to front bumper

all exhaust corroding

rear exhaust mounting bracket broke

Pass 11 Jun 2012 91,222 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 81,194 miles

both rear shocker bump stops worn

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

front tyre size different from rear tyres

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 24 Jun 2010 73,727 miles

front tyre size different to back

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Jun 2009 63,902 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2008 54,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight water ingress into rear number plate

Pass 4 Jun 2008 54,892 miles

slight water ingress into rear number plate

Fail 5 Jun 2007 48,648 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,648 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 40,042 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 40,042 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BXE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FP03 BXE, 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 FP03 BXE registered?

FP03 BXE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is FP03 BXE safe to buy?

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