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AV03 SBX

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,587 mi
Last recorded152,587 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 SBX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 152,587 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock dust cover missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock dust cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 149,290 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Apr 2022 149,290 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid drivers side (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 145,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 142,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limit outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 137,959 miles

Coolant leak above gearbox ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear service brake efficiency low

Fail 26 Mar 2019 134,959 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern on dip (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak above gearbox ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear service brake efficiency low

Pass 20 Mar 2018 130,692 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 130,692 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer hanger (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 120,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 120,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 111,571 miles

Air intake pipe insecure

Child seat fitted n/s/r

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt very small hole (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack support bushes soft/worn slight movement

Fail 12 Apr 2016 111,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Air intake pipe insecure

Child seat fitted n/s/r

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt very small hole (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack support bushes soft/worn slight movement

Pass 14 Apr 2015 100,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Apr 2015 100,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2014 93,355 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 93,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 87,820 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 84,738 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 76,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 9 May 2011 76,450 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2010 67,715 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 59,477 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 49,863 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 43,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 43,871 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,003 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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AV03 SBX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 AV03 SBX, 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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AV03 SBX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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