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SH03 AXB

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,944 mi
Last recorded123,944 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 AXB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 123,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 122,701 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 122,697 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 117,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 117,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 112,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy (1.7.5a)

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

upper brake light not working

Pass 3 Apr 2017 107,902 miles

Front headlamps slightly faded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 7 Apr 2016 100,865 miles

nsf and osf headlight lens foggy

Pass 7 Apr 2015 90,012 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 90,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 79,527 miles

nearside front brake flexi poorly secured

Fail 9 Apr 2014 79,527 miles

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

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

nearside front brake flexi poorly secured

Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,849 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

a/c pipe in engine bay insecure and close to moving parts

possible coolant leak n/s of engine

Fail 23 Mar 2012 67,351 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 67,351 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2011 62,997 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,208 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 55,642 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,417 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 47,417 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 38,911 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 29,979 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 29,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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SH03 AXB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SH03 AXB, 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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SH03 AXB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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