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SG03 WGV

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,069 mi
Last recorded60,069 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 WGV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2023 60,069 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering rack offside (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

reverse lamp not working

Pass 6 Mar 2018 59,804 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 59,195 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 58,503 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

o/s rack damp

rear tyres close to the legal limts

underside and subframe damp with oil

Pass 17 Feb 2015 57,685 miles

Both rear tyres worn low

Pass 19 Feb 2014 56,886 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Power steering fliud leak from rack

Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,142 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 48,054 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 44,123 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,123 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,818 miles

handbrake could benefit from adjustment

Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,749 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,354 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 28,354 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 23,745 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 17,039 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 17,039 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 WGV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WGV, 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 WGV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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