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S12 SSW

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,977 mi
Last recorded100,977 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 SSW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 100,977 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 100,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 92,433 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 88,519 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Front plastic grill insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2015 86,360 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 86,360 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 82,237 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 82,237 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 76,772 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 76,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,324 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 66,399 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 59,882 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,911 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 51,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

power steering fluid low

Pass 5 Jan 2008 39,346 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 31,799 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 27,223 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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S12 SSW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S12 SSW, 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 S12 SSW registered?

S12 SSW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is S12 SSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 SSW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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