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SK03 OXR

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,982 mi
Last recorded91,982 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 91,982 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security battery tray (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded at mounts

Fail 19 Nov 2020 91,982 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear light cluster damage (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security battery tray (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded at mounts

Pass 24 May 2019 87,194 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded From tank ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 87,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded From tank ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 81,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 81,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2017 75,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn slightly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front drivers door check strap loose

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel filler pipes rusty and slightly moist

fuel injector leaking gas from seal on top of engine

parking brake cables outer sleeve rusty

Fail 15 May 2017 75,749 miles

Fuel system component leaking at top end of engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn slightly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front drivers door check strap loose

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel filler pipes rusty and slightly moist

fuel injector leaking gas from seal on top of engine

parking brake cables outer sleeve rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2016 70,921 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 70,921 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 67,570 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,734 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 58,732 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 54,146 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 54,146 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,373 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 49,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,639 miles

Advise all the above pipes are replaced

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 40,374 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,374 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,901 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,727 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 22,474 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 OXR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 OXR, 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 OXR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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