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SO03 HSX

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,662 mi
Last recorded104,662 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 HSX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 104,662 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 104,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 96,142 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 96,924 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported and center mountings (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 88,041 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 88,041 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 78,796 miles

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

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

windscreen scored slightly

Fail 31 May 2013 64,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front and both rear brake pipes corroded close to limit

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 31 May 2013 64,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front and both rear brake pipes corroded close to limit

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,657 miles

couple dents and scratches

exhaust mounts badly corroded

gearbox slight oil leak

noise from belt area

nsf brake pipe corroded

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

signs of coolant leak

Fail 18 Jun 2012 58,657 miles

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

couple dents and scratches

exhaust mounts badly corroded

gearbox slight oil leak

nsf brake pipe corroded

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

osr tyre on legal limit / nsr 3mm 1956015H

signs of coolant leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,232 miles

both rear section brake pipes corroded

exhaust rear mounts badly corroded

nail nsr tyre

nsf brake pipe corroded

nsf tyre and osr tyre close to limit 1956015

Pass 14 Jun 2010 45,504 miles

coolant level low- signs of leak at water pump

couple dents scratches

nsf brake pipe corroded / both front to rears corrded at rear suspect

nsf tyre close to limit 1956015

Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,542 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 39,542 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

coolant level low

exhaust mounts badly corroded

nsf brake pipe corroded. Os front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

some dents scratches

Pass 16 Jun 2008 34,647 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 34,647 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

auxiliary belt perished

dent in tailgate

exhaust mounts badly corroded

osf brake pipe corroded / nsf slightly corroded

tyres 195 60 15 T

Pass 18 Jun 2007 29,309 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 19,173 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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SO03 HSX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SO03 HSX, 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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What year was SO03 HSX registered?

SO03 HSX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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