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SK03 OXA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,937 mi
Last recorded111,937 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 OXA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 111,937 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 105,832 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 100,684 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 95,473 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 91,164 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 91,131 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 87,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

PETROL FILLER PIPE CORRODED

Fail 5 Mar 2015 87,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

PETROL FILLER PIPE CORRODED

Pass 14 Mar 2014 83,193 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 78,871 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 78,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 74,549 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 74,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 70,592 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 70,592 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 66,145 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 61,456 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)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noticed that one of the injectors is blowing exhaust gases slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2009 61,456 miles

noticed that one of the injectors is blowing exhaust gases slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2008 51,310 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 43,117 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 43,117 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,723 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 OXA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OXA, 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 OXA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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