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SH03 OFA

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,500 mi
Last recorded108,500 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 OFA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 108,500 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt fraying

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

coolant leak

oil leaks

Fail 19 Jan 2016 108,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front seat belt fraying

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

coolant leak

oil leaks

Pass 23 Jan 2015 103,208 miles

oil filter leaking

Fail 22 Jan 2015 103,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

oil filter leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2014 89,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 89,310 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

eml on

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2013 79,585 miles

advise brake pipes

Fail 24 Jan 2013 79,585 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

advise brake pipes

Pass 23 Jan 2012 72,220 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 72,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 65,949 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 59,853 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 47,967 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,721 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 22,921 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 18,141 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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SH03 OFA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OFA, 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 SH03 OFA registered?

SH03 OFA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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