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SG03 DJZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,954 mi
Last recorded115,954 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 DJZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 115,954 miles

All underside metal parts and panels rusty.

Pass 10 Apr 2019 112,465 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 112,465 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 108,069 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 100,394 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 89,257 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 76,422 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 76,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,171 miles

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

rear silencer hanger corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,692 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers cleaning screen

Fail 5 Apr 2012 50,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre slight cut on sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,976 miles

nearside front tyre slight cut on sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2011 46,934 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,599 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 39,807 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,109 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 30,446 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 22,183 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 22,183 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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SG03 DJZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SG03 DJZ, 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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SG03 DJZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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