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SA03 UKB

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,732 mi
Last recorded80,732 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 UKB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 80,732 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise various chips across windscreen

Fail 15 Jun 2019 80,731 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise various chips across windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2018 76,562 miles

Front brake pads

Pass 24 Jun 2017 69,966 miles

advise various chips across windscreen

Pass 28 Jun 2016 64,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 63,401 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,401 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 62,278 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak at offside driveshaft oil seal

Pass 24 Jul 2014 62,278 miles

oil leak at offside driveshaft oil seal

Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,057 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2013 60,057 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2012 58,905 miles

advise centre stop light

advise windscreen and wipers

Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,837 miles

advise parking brake nearing the end of its working treavel at time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,173 miles

advise high level stop lamp does not work

advise parking brake nearing the end of its working travel at time of test

Fail 24 Sep 2010 53,173 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise high level stop lamp does not work

advise parking brake nearing the end of its working travel at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,297 miles

advise parking brake nearing the end of its working travel also squel from offside service brake when applied may be in need of adjustment or repair

advise wiper blades just clear screen

Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,899 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,747 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,954 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 32,285 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 32,262 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 UKB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UKB, 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 UKB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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