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SK03 OSE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,933 mi
Last recorded100,933 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 OSE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2019 100,933 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (front part) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear part) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear external (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear part) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front torear(front part) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear external (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

headlamp patterns fuzzy both

O/S rear brake severly binding and tyre very low car should not be driven on road

steering wheel cover loose (removed)

Pass 4 Dec 2018 95,751 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

all shock absorbers have reduced dampening affect

Fail 4 Dec 2018 95,750 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

all shock absorbers have reduced dampening affect

Fail 13 Nov 2018 95,750 miles

Brake performance not tested cancelled half way through due to pipe bursting (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system car should not be driven (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

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

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 88,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge + cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 88,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge + cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 83,319 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 78,186 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 72,959 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 72,959 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 67,528 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

some structural corrosion front & rear

Pass 4 Mar 2013 64,227 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 64,194 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 61,843 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 61,843 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 61,111 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)

Slight moisture around steering rack.

Fail 18 Feb 2011 61,111 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Adjusted o/s/f headlight aim.

Front pads getting low.

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)

Slight moisture around steering rack.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,645 miles

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

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

noise on rear brakes when tested

Pass 15 Apr 2009 54,389 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 46,007 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 38,803 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 28,771 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 OSE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OSE, 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 OSE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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