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SR03 BKL

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,442 mi
Last recorded101,442 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 BKL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 101,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 89,217 miles

n/s/f tyre is on 1.6mm on outer shoulder

o/s/f tyre is wearing low on inner and outer shoulder

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2010 89,217 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre is on 1.6mm on outer shoulder

o/s/f tyre is wearing low on inner and outer shoulder

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 76,304 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 61,899 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 61,899 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 47,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 47,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,520 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 BKL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

Is SR03 BKL safe to buy?

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