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S12 THL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,237 mi
Last recorded81,237 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 THL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 81,237 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 81,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 78,102 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 78,084 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 61,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 55,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded by flexi brake hose (marked yellow)

all other brake pipes covered in grease / dirt

Pass 27 Sep 2021 41,141 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 32,134 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 32,124 miles

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Centre (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 28,750 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 24,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 24,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 24,151 miles

Oil leak ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 24,151 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 23,085 miles

Centre Upper STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 22,364 miles

OIL LEAK.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 22,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM PATTERN. (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM PATTERN. (1.7.5a)

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

OIL LEAK.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 21,524 miles

N/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 20,373 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 18,472 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Sep 2011 17,112 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 15,979 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 13,530 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 11,126 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 8,856 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2006 6,790 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 6,067 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 THL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 THL, 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 THL registered?

S12 THL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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