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SA03 EPF

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,520 mi
Last recorded100,520 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 EPF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 100,520 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

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

high level brake light inop

Fail 2 Nov 2017 100,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working also advise high level not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 95,731 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 95,731 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 90,356 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 90,356 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 85,969 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 85,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 80,701 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 80,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 75,156 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 70,223 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 70,223 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 61,018 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 61,018 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 55,349 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 55,349 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,444 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 45,020 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 45,020 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 38,598 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 38,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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SA03 EPF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SA03 EPF, 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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SA03 EPF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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