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SP03 RFF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

103,682 mi
Last recorded103,682 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 RFF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 103,682 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 102,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 102,988 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 101,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 100,215 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 100,212 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 98,371 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 95,863 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 95,859 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 93,433 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 93,433 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 90,946 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 90,946 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 88,558 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 80,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Feb 2011 73,454 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 73,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,953 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 65,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2009 65,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 58,538 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 58,538 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 56,701 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 47,114 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 47,024 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

fan belt frayed

Pass 10 Mar 2006 37,930 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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SP03 RFF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SP03 RFF, 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 SP03 RFF registered?

SP03 RFF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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