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SG03 FHM

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,875 mi
Last recorded105,875 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 FHM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 105,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 105,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2022 101,947 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 101,974 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jan 2022 101,960 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipe insecure pipe and filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system wing (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front noise from top strut mount

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 96,596 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 96,594 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 84,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front sub frame and suspension and rear chassis showing corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2019 84,503 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both of side and near side front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

front sub frame and suspension and rear chassis showing corrosion

heat shield plate is loose

Pass 12 Jul 2018 76,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre showing 2mm and just legal

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on the outside and showing 3 mm

some metal brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 14 Jul 2017 69,797 miles

both rear coil springs showing corrosion

both rear shock absorber plastic shrouds are loose

Fail 14 Jul 2017 69,797 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal pipe at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both rear coil springs showing corrosion

both rear shock absorber plastic shrouds are loose

Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,283 miles

both rear shock absorber plastic shrouds are loose

front sub frame showing corrosion

front to rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2016 62,283 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shock absorber plastic shrouds are loose

front sub frame showing corrosion

front to rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

near side front tyre has a nail

Pass 18 Jul 2015 55,613 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 55,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,511 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 53,511 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,529 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 49,529 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 44,782 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 44,782 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 39,692 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 39,692 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,455 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,379 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,820 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 FHM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 SG03 FHM, 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 FHM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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