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SL03 BCX

2003 Ford Fusion

Gold Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

30,708 mi
Last recorded30,708 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 BCX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 30,708 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 23,796 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 23,670 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 19,193 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 19,098 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 18,217 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 15,900 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 10,334 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 7,742 miles

engine oil leak.front h lamps dull.

Fail 20 May 2016 7,742 miles

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine oil leak.front h lamps dull.

Pass 21 May 2015 3,826 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 2,377 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 2,245 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 2,245 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 2,178 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 2,078 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 2,016 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 1,954 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 1,918 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 1,804 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 1,575 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 1,575 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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SL03 BCX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Gold with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 SL03 BCX, 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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SL03 BCX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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