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SF52 KOX

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,420 mi
Last recorded95,420 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 KOX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 95,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 95,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 86,232 miles

poor image on headlamps

Fail 30 Aug 2017 86,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

poor image on headlamps

Pass 20 Jul 2016 78,793 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 67,684 miles

both wipers

n/s front tyre perished

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 28 Jul 2015 67,684 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both wipers

n/s front tyre perished

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 63,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 58,193 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak gear box

Fail 17 Sep 2013 58,193 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leak gear box

Fail 4 Sep 2012 54,275 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,275 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 46,640 miles

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

very little reserve handbrake lever travel...

Fail 9 Sep 2011 46,640 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

very little reserve handbrake lever travel...

Pass 3 Sep 2010 40,772 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,325 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,278 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,094 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 17,630 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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SF52 KOX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SF52 KOX, 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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SF52 KOX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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