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SH03 TGN

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,381 mi
Last recorded124,381 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 124,381 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 116,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 29 Jan 2018 116,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Jan 2017 108,841 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 108,841 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 99,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 99,936 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 92,004 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 84,353 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 84,353 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2013 80,840 miles

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

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

both headlamps are deteriorated.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 80,840 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both headlamps are deteriorated.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,793 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 68,774 miles

Corrosion on off side front brake pipe

Fail 14 Jun 2011 68,774 miles

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

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

Corrosion on off side front brake pipe

Pass 16 Jun 2010 56,882 miles

Bonnet difficult to open (Secondry catch stickey)

Front brake pads worn low

High level brake lamp out

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 56,882 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Bonnet difficult to open (Secondry catch stickey)

Front brake pads worn low

High level brake lamp out

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 44,362 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 44,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,923 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing

hi level stop lamp not working

Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,864 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,042 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 TGN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TGN, 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 TGN registered?

SH03 TGN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is SH03 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 TGN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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