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SD03 TVK

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,674 mi
Last recorded143,674 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 143,674 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light staying on

Fail 14 Oct 2014 143,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light staying on

Pass 23 Sep 2013 129,868 miles

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

boot full

engine manegment light on

Fail 20 Sep 2013 129,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

boot full

engine manegment light on

Pass 5 Sep 2012 122,182 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 31 Aug 2012 122,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 31 Aug 2011 115,223 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 115,223 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 102,725 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 102,725 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 92,375 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 92,375 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 73,353 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 73,353 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 56,269 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 56,269 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 53,106 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 51,528 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 TVK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TVK, 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 TVK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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