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SK03 WNU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,216 mi
Last recorded147,216 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 WNU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2020 147,216 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by axle mount to inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by axle mount in 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

osf and nsf shocks corroded slightly

rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2019 144,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 144,762 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 136,595 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 126,264 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake performance only just met it would appear that the braking system needs rectifying

Windscreen washers deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2017 126,264 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake performance only just met it would appear that the braking system needs rectifying

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washers deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2016 111,254 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

corrosion to under side of vehicle

nearside rear parking brake effort low

Pass 5 Aug 2015 106,721 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 21 Jul 2015 106,716 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2014 99,941 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 92,356 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2012 85,780 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 85,726 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 83,355 miles

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

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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

front brake disc inner surfaces scored & worn.

Fail 8 Jul 2011 83,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

front brake disc inner surfaces scored & worn.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 76,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 76,165 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 68,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 58,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 58,724 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 47,490 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 47,490 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 38,917 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 38,917 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 WNU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WNU, 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 WNU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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