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SB03 HBH

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,738 mi
Last recorded106,738 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 HBH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 106,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 106,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 105,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2022 105,405 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 102,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 May 2021 102,053 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 98,808 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 98,808 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 95,453 miles

offside rear tyre is cracking in tread

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2019 95,452 miles

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

offside rear tyre is cracking in tread

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2018 91,700 miles

handbrake travel

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 86,736 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 per cent (3.7.B.5b)

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

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 84,460 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 84,460 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 80,178 miles

backbox corroded

brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 75,870 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 75,779 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r slight fluid leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 70,406 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 64,827 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 58,011 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wipers smearing

Fail 26 May 2011 58,011 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wipers smearing

Pass 11 May 2010 50,907 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 44,102 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 37,583 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 29,823 miles

front discs corroded and pitted

Fail 5 May 2007 29,823 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front discs corroded and pitted

Pass 26 May 2006 22,988 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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SB03 HBH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB03 HBH, 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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SB03 HBH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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