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SD03 TWN

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,710 mi
Last recorded66,710 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 66,710 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 66,696 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2016 65,802 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box slightly insecure

oil level low

power steering level low

Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,933 miles

Back box exhaust bracket broken

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 60,519 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 56,753 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 52,082 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 52,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 46,298 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 46,298 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 43,951 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 43,951 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 40,673 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,560 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 30,684 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 TWN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TWN, 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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What year was SD03 TWN registered?

SD03 TWN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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