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SB03 OVK

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,792 mi
Last recorded105,792 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 OVK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 105,792 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filler neck pipes are corroded and weak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 98,713 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 98,713 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 96,209 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 96,209 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 91,529 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 86,032 miles

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

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

slight crack in nsr lamp cluster

Fail 12 May 2010 86,032 miles

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

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

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

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

slight crack in nsr lamp cluster

Pass 13 May 2009 74,968 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 65,548 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 65,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 54,100 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 54,100 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2006 45,852 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 OVK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OVK, 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 SB03 OVK registered?

SB03 OVK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is SB03 OVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB03 OVK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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