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SR03 BVC

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

78,899 mi
Last recorded78,899 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 BVC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 78,899 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff to open (3.1 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pas pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

a/c condenser deteriorated

crossmember corroded

fuel filler pipes badly corroded

general underbody corrosion

oil filter badly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 78,791 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorating

Both front brakes binding, front and rear brake imbalances

Fuel pipes badly corroded

Rear axle bushes split

Some damages, reg plate and headlamp lenses deteriorating

Underbody and component badly corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2020 78,791 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear broken, centre deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken And shock absorber badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Auxiliary belt deteriorating

Both front brakes binding, front and rear brake imbalances

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit 1956015

Fuel pipes badly corroded

Rear axle bushes split

Some damages, reg plate and headlamp lenses deteriorating

Underbody and component badly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 78,202 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit 1956015

components corroded to badly corroded

exhaust badly corroded and front deteriorating

front brake discs scored

front panel badly corroded and ac condensor deteriorated

headlamp images lens deteriorating

ns reg lamp not working

oil filter badly corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2019 78,202 miles

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

both front tyres close to legal limit 1956015

components corroded to badly corroded

exhaust badly corroded and front deteriorating

front brake discs scored

front panel badly corroded and ac condensor deteriorated

headlamp images lens deteriorating

ns reg lamp not working

oil filter badly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 75,050 miles

axle bushes separating

front tyres worn 1956015

headlamp lenses deteriorating affecting images

malfunction lamp and coolant warning on, cooling fan constant

ns reg lamp not working

play both front roll bar links - knocking

rear wheel bearings slight noise

various components corroded/ badly corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2018 75,050 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

axle bushes separating

front tyres worn 1956015

headlamp lenses deteriorating affecting images

malfunction lamp and coolant warning on, cooling fan constant

ns reg lamp not working

rear wheel bearings slight noise

various components corroded/ badly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 72,488 miles

axle bushes separating

brake discs scored

component corrosion

exhaust deteriorating

play and knocking nsf track rod end and front links

rear springs badly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,823 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust flexi outer separated

front discs scored

play nsf track rod end and link

some damage

steering pipe and fuel pipe corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2016 70,823 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

coil springs corroded

exhaust flexi outer separated

front discs scored

nsf hose corroded /osf fitted incorrectly

play nsf track rod end and link

some damage

steering pipe and fuel pipe corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 67,939 miles

play nsf track rod end/play osf link

steering pipe corroded

coil springs corroded

exhaust flexi separating/shield insecure

front discs scored

fuel filler badly corroded

nsf brake hose corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2015 67,939 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust flexi separating/shield insecure

front discs scored

fuel filler badly corroded

nsf brake hose corroded

play nsf track rod end/play osf link

steering pipe corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 58,670 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 58,670 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,293 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 45,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,700 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded and heatshield loose

rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Jul 2012 33,700 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust corroded and heatshield loose

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Jul 2011 29,234 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 24,846 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 20,815 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 16,994 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 13,632 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 13,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 10,210 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 BVC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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