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SK03 UJD

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

108,567 mi
Last recorded108,567 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 UJD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 108,567 miles

rev light is not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames chassis members steering suspension and brake components

Fail 22 Jun 2023 108,559 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

oil leaks

rev light is not working

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames chassis members steering suspension and brake components

Pass 4 May 2022 107,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front light unit lens covers are starting to mist and deteriorate

rear o/s shocker top cover insecure

some damage to n/s mirror

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels subframes chassis rails steering suspension and brake components

Fail 3 May 2022 107,633 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering to sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front light unit lens covers are starting to mist and deteriorate

rear o/s shocker top cover insecure

rev light is not working

some damage to n/s mirror

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels subframes chassis rails steering suspension and brake components

Pass 6 Oct 2020 105,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all need cleaning (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front light units lens are starting to mist over deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails steering suspension and brake components are all starting to corrode

n/s mirror has some damage to it

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 6 Oct 2020 105,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel and hand brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel and hand brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all need cleaning (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front light units lens are starting to mist over deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails steering suspension and brake components are all starting to corrode

n/s mirror has some damage to it

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 10 Oct 2019 103,817 miles

all brake pipes corroded surface rust

exhaust starting to deteriorate

head light lens starting to deteriorate

n/s mirror cover damaged

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension components,inner sills,front and rear subframes starting to corrode

Fail 10 Oct 2019 103,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

all brake pipes corroded surface rust

exhaust starting to deteriorate

head light lens starting to deteriorate

n/s mirror cover damaged

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension components,inner sills,front and rear subframes starting to corrode

Pass 2 Oct 2018 100,881 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front light unit lens are misting and deteriorating

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails inner and outer sills are all starting to corrode surface rust

n/s mirror has some damage to it

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Oct 2018 100,879 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking and missed shaped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking and missed shaped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front light unit lens are misting and deteriorating

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails inner and outer sills are all starting to corrode surface rust

n/s mirror has some damage to it

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Sep 2017 97,003 miles

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

both rear tyres are starting to wear and side walls are starting to crack and deteriorate

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

front light units are starting to mist up and deteriorate

n/s mirror has some damage to it

oil leak

slight play in front o/s rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Sep 2017 97,003 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are starting to wear and side walls are starting to crack and deteriorate

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

front light units are starting to mist up and deteriorate

n/s mirror has some damage to it

oil leak

slight play in front o/s rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Sep 2016 93,479 miles

rear n/s tyre worn on inner edge

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

n/s front to rear brake pipes need cleaning

n/s mirror cover danaged

o/sn/s front brake pipes need cleaning

o/sn/s front light units starting to deteriorate/mist up

o/sn/s front tyres worn on edges

o/sn/s rear shockabsorber covers insurcure

oil leaks

Fail 19 Sep 2016 93,474 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

n/s front to rear brake pipes need cleaning

n/s mirror cover danaged

o/sn/s front brake pipes need cleaning

o/sn/s front light units starting to deteriorate/mist up

o/sn/s front tyres worn on edges

o/sn/s rear shockabsorber covers insurcure

oil leaks

rear n/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2015 88,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Jul 2015 88,723 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Oct 2014 85,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Oct 2014 85,465 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Oct 2013 81,731 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Oct 2012 77,970 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front pads starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Mar 2011 71,024 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 58,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise-play in n/s steering arm

Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,648 miles

advise-slight play n/s steering arm

Pass 10 Oct 2007 25,172 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 25,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 22,713 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 18,181 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 UJD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 UJD, 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 UJD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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