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SH03 VNY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

101,214 mi
Last recorded101,214 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 VNY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 101,214 miles

reverse light inoperative

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine light on

excessive play/wear in lower gearbox mount

exhaust hanger corroded/ detached and flexible section deteriorated

fuel tank filler pipes excessively corroded

general under body corrosion

offside rear shock absorber dust cover detached

rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2020 101,174 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine light on

excessive play/wear in lower gearbox mount

exhaust hanger corroded/ detached and flexible section deteriorated

fuel tank filler pipes excessively corroded

general under body corrosion

offside rear shock absorber dust cover detached

rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

reverse light inoperative

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2019

chassis corroded

engine light on

exhaust hanger broken and flexy poor

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

fuel filler pipes corroded and damp

o/s/r brake slightly binding and park brake only just meets requirments

o/s/r shock dust cover loose

play in o/s track rod end

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear springs corroded

reverse light inop

slight oil leaks

Pass 5 Feb 2018 95,174 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (to cylinders) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light illuminated

exhaust flexy section deteriorated

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2017 91,104 miles

exhaust flexy hose deteriorated and bracket broken

exhaust heat-shield loose

front link bar boots split

fuel filler pipes corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear shock dust covers loose

rear springs corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 85,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing from join (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f brake pipe corroded (from flexy to join)

o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

rear coil springs (both) corroded

rear inner sills/chassis slightly corroded (surface rust)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 78,671 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 4 Feb 2015 78,671 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 6 Feb 2014 73,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded including hangers

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2014 73,460 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML illuminated - engine misfire

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded including hangers

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 66,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 66,797 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 66,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Tail Pipe corroded.

Fail 17 Aug 2012 66,415 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 61,389 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 61,389 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 56,426 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 56,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 50,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 50,521 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 42,905 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced within 25% nearside disc slightly distorted front brake pads approaching replacement stage

Fail 17 Aug 2007 34,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 34,796 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 25,771 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2006 25,771 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 VNY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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