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SK03 NUW

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,855 mi
Last recorded128,855 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 128,855 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 128,847 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 117,495 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 117,495 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 106,180 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 106,180 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 92,394 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 92,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 78,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 70,201 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 58,861 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 45,901 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 41,514 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both nearside rear brake pipes have been coated

Pass 4 Aug 2010 40,564 miles

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

OIL LEAK AT O/S DIFF SEAL

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jun 2009 36,610 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 31,940 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 26,639 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 26,639 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 19,656 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 NUW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NUW, 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 NUW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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