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SD03 FTA

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

56,237 mi
Last recorded56,237 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 FTA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 May 2023 56,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Both rear axle bushes worn, cracking and perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 55,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both rear - cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body, axle and chassis corrosion

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 May 2022 55,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both rear - cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body, axle and chassis corrosion

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2021 55,595 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 55,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2020 55,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2019 55,081 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all - cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body, axle and chassis corrosion

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

exhaust system corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 9 Apr 2018 54,679 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre Cracked and Perished Wearing on Edges 195/60/15

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked and Perished 185/65/15

Offside Front Oil leak Gearbox Oil Leak at Driveshaft Seal ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 54,010 miles

Different Size Tyres Fitted On Front Axle From The Rear Axle

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Offside Front Driveshaft Seal Leaking Gear Oil

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 54,010 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both Front (1.8.A.1b)

Valve stem seriously damaged Both Front (4.1.D.1e)

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

Different Size Tyres Fitted On Front Axle From The Rear Axle

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Offside Front Driveshaft Seal Leaking Gear Oil

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 53,488 miles

rear wiper smearing

Fail 24 Mar 2015 53,488 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper smearing

Pass 2 Apr 2014 53,244 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 53,237 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 52,078 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,913 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 50,912 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 45,519 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

cracking on both rear tyre sidewalls

rear bumper damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2010 39,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,404 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 31,749 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,671 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 21,975 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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SD03 FTA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SD03 FTA, 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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SD03 FTA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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