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DG03 SFX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,060 mi
Last recorded98,060 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 SFX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 98,060 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 89,730 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 89,721 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2010 81,177 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

front screen light scratches

Pass 7 May 2010 81,177 miles

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

Oil leak

front screen light scratches

Pass 6 May 2009 69,647 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 58,832 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eye level brake light not working

Pass 3 Oct 2007 53,284 miles

exhaust scilencer corroded

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 11 Oct 2006 45,573 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 45,573 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DG03 SFX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG03 SFX, 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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What year was DG03 SFX registered?

DG03 SFX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is DG03 SFX safe to buy?

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