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SG03 FRL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,532 mi
Last recorded118,532 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 FRL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 118,532 miles

Gearbox mounting defective lower gearbox mount worn ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe behind steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant stains around thermostat and water jacket

Fail 8 Dec 2025 118,352 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired axle mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective lower gearbox mount worn ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe behind steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant stains around thermostat and water jacket

Pass 9 Dec 2024 117,294 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Headlamp aims faded

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2023 116,303 miles

General Underbody/Suspension Corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and Offside - Inner Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 115,398 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 114,248 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 113,369 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 113,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 112,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 107,377 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 103,399 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2016 98,825 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 94,346 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 94,346 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 89,477 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 89,477 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 85,006 miles

rear shocker dust covers damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2014 85,005 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

nearside front tyre low on inside edge

rear beam axle corroded

rear shocker dust covers damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2013 80,040 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside 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 22 Jan 2013 80,040 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 71,944 miles

Bonnet release cable very stiff to operate

Both rear tyre side walls starting to perrish

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 71,944 miles

Bonnet release cable very stiff to operate

Both rear tyre side walls starting to perrish

Nearside 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 19 Jan 2011 64,664 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 56,399 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 56,399 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 48,259 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 48,253 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,025 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 35,057 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,393 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 FRL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FRL, 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 FRL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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