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SL03 COJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,277 mi
Last recorded94,277 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 COJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 94,277 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 89,051 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 77,457 miles

Front to rear brakes all starting to show signs of corrossion

Rear slight puff at exhaust

Fail 15 Jun 2021 77,457 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front to rear brakes all starting to show signs of corrossion

Rear slight puff at exhaust

Pass 15 Jun 2020 69,625 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r shocker has slightly reduced damping effect

Fail 15 Jun 2020 69,625 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s/r shocker has slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 14 Jun 2019 67,548 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 64,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 61,720 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished/cracked

Pass 20 May 2016 58,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 May 2016 58,996 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2015 55,880 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 52,796 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2013 49,230 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking on side wall and tread

Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,640 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Mar 2011 39,614 miles

o/s/r w/brg slightly noisy

Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,132 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 29,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 24,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,515 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,729 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2006 14,868 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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SL03 COJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL03 COJ, 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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SL03 COJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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