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SR03 BHU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,920 mi
Last recorded125,920 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 BHU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 125,920 miles

discs worn

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 8 Aug 2015 122,791 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 118,720 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 118,720 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 109,625 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 109,625 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 96,933 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 84,472 miles

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition but no leaks

Fail 19 Jul 2011 84,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition but no leaks

Pass 6 Aug 2010 75,297 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 75,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 62,315 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 62,315 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 46,831 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 46,831 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 33,939 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)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 33,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 28 Jul 2006 21,895 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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SR03 BHU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SR03 BHU, 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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SR03 BHU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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