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SO03 HYR

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,919 mi
Last recorded59,919 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 HYR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 59,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

injector seals blowing

Fail 9 Oct 2017 59,912 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

injector seals blowing

Pass 6 Sep 2016 51,453 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 51,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 45,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 21 Aug 2014 42,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 42,565 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 39,393 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,268 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 36,246 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 32,903 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 32,903 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,720 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 26,452 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 26,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,799 miles

Both front tyres are worn close to legal limit, and cracked in tread. No plies visible at time of inspection.

Front grille loose at offside front corner of bonnet. Still secure.

Steering rack damp at pinion area.

Wipers smearing screen slightly.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 18,343 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres have cracks and cuts in them none deep enough to expose ply or cords

rbt front brake imbalance:21% †front wheels your vehicle has only just met the front brake imbalance requirements. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 22 Aug 2007 18,343 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres have cracks and cuts in them none deep enough to expose ply or cord

Pass 18 Jun 2007 17,919 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 12,559 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 HYR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HYR, 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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SO03 HYR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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