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SB03 PJY

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

69,587 mi
Last recorded69,587 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 PJY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 69,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 61,595 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 61,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 51,721 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 51,719 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Axle fractured corrosion on offside rear axle at bush (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes covered

Pass 13 Mar 2018 50,574 miles

both rear brake pipes covered

Fail 13 Mar 2018 50,574 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear brake pipes covered

recommend track rod end with gaitor

Pass 15 Mar 2017 49,357 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 49,344 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

nail in sidewall off nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2016 47,219 miles

coolant leak from bottom off radiator

Fail 11 Mar 2016 47,219 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres heavily cracked

coolant leak from bottom off radiator

Pass 13 Mar 2015 44,663 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 42,154 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 42,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,227 miles

both front tyres close too limit.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,766 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 35,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,433 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 29,314 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 26,175 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 26,175 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,076 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 23,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 19,607 miles

foot brake efficency only 51 percent

Pass 14 Mar 2006 15,219 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 PJY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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