MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,587 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid drivers side (3.5 (a))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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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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