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RF03 BPU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,894 mi
Last recorded133,894 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 BPU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 133,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 128,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 124,778 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 119,196 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 119,196 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 114,209 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 114,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen manual adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 109,019 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 109,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 104,351 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 99,084 miles

N/S Head Lamp In Poor Condition.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 99,084 miles

N/S Head Lamp In Poor Condition.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 93,996 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 88,438 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 24 May 2012 82,933 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 77,848 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 77,757 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 72,216 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 66,983 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 61,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 May 2008 61,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coolant leak

Pass 22 May 2007 54,852 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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner shoulders

Pass 22 May 2006 43,491 miles

power steering pump damp

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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RF03 BPU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RF03 BPU, 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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RF03 BPU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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