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SH03 OFT

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,313 mi
Last recorded82,313 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 82,313 miles

both rear brake pipes and nsf corroded

engine malfunction lamp on

engine oil leak

exhaust flexi split, rear mounts badly corroded and shield insecure

power steering pipe corroded

some damage

Fail 30 Apr 2014 82,313 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear brake pipes and nsf corroded

engine malfunction lamp on

engine oil leak

exhaust flexi split, rear mounts badly corroded and shield insecure

power steering pipe corroded

some damage

Pass 6 May 2013 71,192 miles

both front tyres and nsr close to limit 1956015

exhaust noisy

nsr parking brake perfomance low

nsr section brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 1 May 2013 71,192 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres and nsr close to limit 1956015

exhaust noisy

front brake pads worn to limit

nsr parking brake perfomance low

nsr section brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 62,996 miles

Heat sheild (exhaust) insecure

difficulty opening bonnet

Fail 25 Apr 2012 62,996 miles

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

Heat sheild (exhaust) insecure

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

difficulty opening bonnet

Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,633 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

bonnet release mechanism sticky

both front wiper blades split

Fail 28 Apr 2011 55,633 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

bonnet release mechanism sticky

both front wiper blades split

Pass 29 Apr 2010 47,484 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 47,484 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,717 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2009 37,714 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,541 miles

advise play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,071 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 25,071 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise tracking check

play in nearside sterring rack

Pass 29 Apr 2006 19,501 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 OFT 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 56.3%.

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 OFT, 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 OFT registered?

SH03 OFT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is SH03 OFT safe to buy?

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