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SG03 FLJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,241 mi
Last recorded98,241 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 FLJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2026 98,241 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CAR HEAVILY CORRODED IN PARTS

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

THIS CAR SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN NO BRAKES ON CAR PIPE BURST DURING TEST

Pass 18 Feb 2025 93,885 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly soft

Offside Outer sill slightly soft and damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At join at backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 87,526 miles

Exhaust noisy back box damaged (8.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor and rear chassis legs corroded at back axle area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general corrosion on underside and covered in underseal

nearside of rear bumper damaged

rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2024 87,520 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy back box damaged (8.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor and rear chassis legs corroded at back axle area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded and signs of previous leaks but not damp/ leaking at time of test

general corrosion on underside and covered in underseal

nearside of rear bumper damaged

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2023 81,671 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all suspension components corroded

rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2023 81,662 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 78,702 miles

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

Rear Axle is corroded but not weakened.

Pass 28 Jan 2021 74,951 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 73,012 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 67,301 miles

edge o/s/f tyre worn and nearing limit

Fail 7 Feb 2019 67,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

edge o/s/f tyre worn and nearing limit

Pass 9 Feb 2018 60,480 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 59,291 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 59,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 56,012 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 56,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 5 Feb 2015 52,143 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Feb 2014 47,594 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,713 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre 3mm

nearside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 37,470 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise.. o/s drive shaft seal leaking oil

Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,919 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 28,919 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 24,948 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 24,948 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 22,717 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 18,355 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 17,511 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 FLJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FLJ, 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 FLJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 August 2003.

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