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SB03 VRT

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,291 mi
Last recorded120,291 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 VRT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 120,291 miles

Both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake cables slightly deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering rack has slight seepage

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 120,291 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Coolant level low

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake cables slightly deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering rack has slight seepage

Pass 3 Aug 2015 114,447 miles

Both rear parking brake cables slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 108,243 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 108,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 101,229 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 101,142 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 88,942 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 88,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 76,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2011 76,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 65,026 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 53,362 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 38,868 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 31,363 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 23,703 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 VRT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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