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SC03 OWV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,031 mi
Last recorded95,031 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 OWV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 95,031 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 90,213 miles

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

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

Front engine noise

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 83,842 miles

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

Front engine noise

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 79,169 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both spring s have surface corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fuel filler pipes have surface corrosion on them

Fail 15 Dec 2017 79,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both spring s have surface corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fuel filler pipes have surface corrosion on them

Pass 30 Nov 2016 75,012 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine oil ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes slightly corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 71,172 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 67,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear shock absorber bump stops deterioated

Pass 31 Oct 2013 62,522 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2013 62,370 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2012 58,190 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 58,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 53,750 miles

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

both front and offside rear tyres worn close to limit.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 47,992 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 42,512 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 41,196 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 35,536 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 35,536 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 23,429 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,429 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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SC03 OWV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SC03 OWV, 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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SC03 OWV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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