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SH03 WCL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,538 mi
Last recorded96,538 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 96,538 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 93,544 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 93,542 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 90,212 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 87,664 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 84,617 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 84,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 82,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 82,163 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central brake light inop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 79,635 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 76,658 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 73,228 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,823 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 70,823 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,846 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 64,489 miles

front lenses frosted over

ns headlight poor beam pattern

Fail 29 Aug 2012 64,489 miles

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

emissions lamdba levels just passed

exhaust blow

front lenses frosted over

ns headlight poor beam pattern

osr brake pipe corroded

power steering on minimum level

Pass 23 Aug 2011 59,532 miles

o/s washer partially blocked

rear bump stops poor condition

wipers worn

Pass 25 Aug 2010 53,089 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 52,959 miles

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

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

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

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

rear outer brake pipes corroding

wipers poor/split

Pass 17 Aug 2009 46,238 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)

both side rear shocker bump stops perished.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 40,007 miles

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

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

both rear shocker bump stops poor

front tyres 3mm

Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,778 miles

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

n/s/r shocker cover loose

Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,057 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,057 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 25,091 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 WCL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WCL, 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 WCL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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