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SR03 BMV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,498 mi
Last recorded158,498 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 BMV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 158,498 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 158,498 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 152,413 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 22 May 2014 145,727 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust backbox hanger broken

Fail 2 May 2014 145,408 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust backbox hanger broken

Pass 23 May 2013 133,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 23 May 2013 133,560 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 119,182 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 117,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox oil leaks from both diff seals

o/s driveshaft centre support bearing noisy

Pass 8 Jul 2010 104,607 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2010 104,607 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2009 92,024 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 91,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

flat spots worn on n/s rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2008 77,323 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 77,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 60,988 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 42,178 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 BMV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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