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SO03 WDV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,344 mi
Last recorded53,344 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 WDV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 53,344 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 53,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 45,868 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 45,867 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal LEAKING FROM STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 45,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner track rod play

clutch worn

power sterring slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 43,798 miles

clutch faulty

door warning switches faulty

Pass 17 Jul 2014 42,542 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,343 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 39,368 miles

DUE TO THE PLAY AT O/S/F STEERING JOINT , THE TRACK ROD END CANNOT BE FULLY TESTED FOR PLAY

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 35,871 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,144 miles

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

slight wear offside of steering rack ball end

Fail 21 Jul 2010 32,144 miles

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

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

slight wear offside of steering rack ball end

Pass 23 Jul 2009 28,136 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 23,959 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 19,933 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm outside edge

Pass 19 Jul 2006 14,917 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 WDV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SO03 WDV, 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 WDV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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