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SG03 FLA

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,274 mi
Last recorded57,274 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 FLA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 57,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 57,462 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint osf (2.4.G.2)

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

pendulum mount worn

Fail 13 Apr 2017 57,462 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam osf (1.7.5a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint osf (2.4.G.2)

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

pendulum mount worn

Pass 14 May 2016 48,611 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 48,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp staying on when lights are on (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Apr 2015 46,397 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 46,376 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 44,922 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 42,813 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 42,813 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,202 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 37,678 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,314 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,924 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 21,914 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 15,127 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 FLA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FLA, 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 FLA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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