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SG03 RFL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,660 mi
Last recorded97,660 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 RFL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 97,660 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 94,538 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 94,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 85,013 miles

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

centre brake light not working

engine management light on

Pass 20 Oct 2012 73,068 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 73,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 54,605 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 54,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 50,625 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 45,116 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 45,116 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 40,119 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 79,134 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 64,311 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 64,308 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 50,964 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 RFL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RFL, 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 RFL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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