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SG03 FEX

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,992 mi
Last recorded50,992 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 FEX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 50,992 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 48,247 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 48,247 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 45,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 45,163 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 42,067 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 42,067 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 39,370 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 39,370 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 36,807 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 36,807 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 34,041 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 34,041 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 31,537 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 31,537 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 28,905 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 26,401 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 26,401 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 22,511 miles

both rear tyres just legal 195/60/15 t

n/s rear tyre has a nail

Pass 12 Nov 2009 18,368 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 18 Nov 2008 15,496 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 15,496 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 11,734 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 9,333 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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SG03 FEX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SG03 FEX, 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 SG03 FEX registered?

SG03 FEX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is SG03 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG03 FEX shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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