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SR03 BKE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

140,908 mi
Last recorded140,908 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 BKE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2022 140,908 miles

Brake performance not tested o/s/f brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Handbrake has no reserve travel

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 136,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud loose

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 136,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever as no reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud loose

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 130,772 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear axle mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 126,432 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 122,384 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box seam (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 122,372 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s front to rear runs (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box seam (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 116,575 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s front (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 110,887 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 110,875 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 103,128 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 103,112 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 89,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 89,162 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,823 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 79,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 69,059 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 68,895 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 56,919 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 54,407 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 48,357 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 48,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 33,777 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 33,777 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 23,519 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,150 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 18,838 miles

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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SR03 BKE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SR03 BKE, 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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SR03 BKE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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