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SK03 NWM

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,135 mi
Last recorded107,135 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 NWM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2017 107,135 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link pin (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust section missing (7.1.4)

Front windscreen has wiper marks

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing at edges and cracking at tread

Pass 31 Aug 2016 95,322 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 79,501 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres tread depth on 3mm and worn slightly on inner edge

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight misting of oil from power steering rack

suspect o/s/f inner driveshaft bearing noisey

Fail 6 May 2015 79,386 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres tread depth on 3mm and worn slightly on inner edge

coolant level low

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight misting of oil from power steering rack

suspect o/s/f inner driveshaft bearing noisey

Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,859 miles

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

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

coolant level below minimum

several exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 63,502 miles

advise front wiper blades

advise rear wiper blade

coolant level below minimum

n/s front brake pipe greased

o/s front brake pipe greased

Pass 26 Mar 2012 59,462 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,389 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,534 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,065 miles

advise front wiper blades

advise o/s/f inner driveshaft bearing feels rough

Pass 24 Mar 2008 36,346 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2008 36,346 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,809 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,853 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 19,853 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 NWM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NWM, 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 NWM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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