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SR03 BVL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

62,667 mi
Last recorded62,667 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 62,667 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 61,295 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 61,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 61,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 61,058 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 61,058 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 60,651 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 60,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 60,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 60,050 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 60,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 59,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 58,834 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 57,789 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 57,789 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 56,557 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 55,373 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 55,371 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 53,408 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 52,225 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s mirror cover missing

o/s/r tyre cut on inner wall & worn on outside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2013 50,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s mirror cover missing

o/s/r tyre cracking & worn on outside edge & cut on inside wall

Fail 9 Aug 2013 50,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s mirror cover missing

o/s/r tyre cracking & worn on outside edge & cut on inside wall

Pass 13 Aug 2012 49,134 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 49,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,699 miles

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2011 47,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2010 46,317 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 44,789 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 43,189 miles

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

drivers door mirror part missing

Fail 31 Jul 2008 43,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

drivers door mirror part missing

Pass 9 Aug 2007 40,146 miles

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

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

o/s mirror cover missing

Pass 3 Aug 2006 29,085 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 BVL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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

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