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SK03 NLA

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

92,961 mi
Last recorded92,961 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 NLA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 92,961 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 14 Jan 2019 92,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 4 Jan 2018 85,117 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 85,117 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 78,627 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 75,197 miles

Offside Front SLIGHT WHEEL BEARING NOISE

Fail 14 Jan 2015 71,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 71,773 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 67,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 67,745 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,972 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 62,211 miles

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 5 Mar 2012 62,211 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 59,408 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 59,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 55,318 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 51,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 51,372 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 38,971 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 38,971 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 27,876 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 27,876 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 17,243 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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SK03 NLA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 SK03 NLA, 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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SK03 NLA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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