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SG03 FPE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,186 mi
Last recorded68,186 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,186 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 68,186 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 62,436 miles

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)

Fail 26 Aug 2013 62,436 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,638 miles

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)

Steering rack has a leak of fluid

Fail 30 Aug 2012 56,638 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front shock absorber not aligned properly

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)

Steering rack has a leak of fluid

Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,650 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 22 Jul 2010 42,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,676 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 36,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,957 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 30,472 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,572 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 26,477 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)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 26,477 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 FPE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FPE, 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 FPE registered?

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

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