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SJ03 MKL

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

95,381 mi
Last recorded95,381 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 MKL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 95,381 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Longitudinal pipes front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lamp lens-both sides (1.7.5a)

Front exhaust flexi braiding deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel has very slight bearing noise when rotated

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 95,378 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Longitudinal pipes front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lamp lens-both sides (1.7.5a)

Front exhaust flexi braiding deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel very slight bearing noise when rotated

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 95,375 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Longitudinal pipes front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lamp lens-both sides (1.7.5a)

Front exhaust flexi braiding deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel very slight bearing noise when rotated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread @ 2mm plus age cracking (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering rack heatshield loose

Pass 21 Feb 2017 91,804 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 91,797 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking BLEED NIPPLE (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

EYE LEVEL BRAKE LAMP NOT WORKING

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 85,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 85,539 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 82,688 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 82,668 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 80,548 miles

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2012 74,190 miles

cat brackets not fully connected (still secure)

engine oily

exhaust silencer deteriorated (not excessive and no leaks)

front end slight accident damage (no sharp edges)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy (no play or roughness)

power steering rack damp (no visible leaks)

temporary repair to secure o/s headlamp (aim ok)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 74,048 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cat brackets not fully connected (still secure)

engine oily

exhaust silencer deteriorated (not excessive and no leaks)

front end slight accident damage (no sharp edges)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy (no play or roughness)

power steering rack damp (no visible leaks)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 67,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear bump stops deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroding

exhaust front flexy pipe & rear box corroding

front brake discs slightly lipped / corroded

front wipers deteriorating

Fail 31 Oct 2011 67,557 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both rear bump stops deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroding

exhaust front flexy pipe & rear box corroding

front brake discs slightly lipped / corroded

front wipers deteriorating

nail in o/s/r tyre close to outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2010 64,387 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn

Fail 4 Nov 2010 64,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 3 Jul 2009 54,751 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 54,751 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 45,452 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 37,895 miles

o/s headlight low (adjusted)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 28,822 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 28,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 26,342 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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SJ03 MKL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SJ03 MKL, 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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SJ03 MKL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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