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ST03 XXK

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,042 mi
Last recorded161,042 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 XXK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 161,042 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust bracket (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Oil leak on gearbox ()

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

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

Rear handbrake cables corroded outer sleeves

Pass 31 May 2016 155,580 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres perished

brake pipes coated in grease

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 30 May 2016 155,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower, rear gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres perished

brake pipes coated in grease

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 152,312 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 152,312 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front shock absorbers slight corrosion

slight corrosion both rear coil springs

Pass 26 Jun 2014 150,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2014 150,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 148,705 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

fuel cap sealing ring poor condition

Fail 26 Jun 2013 148,703 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

fuel cap sealing ring poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2012 146,957 miles

fuel cap seal poor condition

Fail 26 Jun 2012 146,954 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2011 144,295 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 144,295 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

gear oil leak

nearside front link bar has a slight bend in it

Pass 1 Jul 2010 141,042 miles

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

gear box has an oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2010 141,042 miles

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

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

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

gear box has an oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2009 129,601 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

o/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre slight cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2009 129,601 miles

o/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre slight cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2008 103,057 miles

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

o/s/f tyre nearing wear indicator

Fail 10 Jun 2008 103,054 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre nearing wear indicator

Pass 22 Jun 2007 87,730 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 81,499 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

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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ST03 XXK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ST03 XXK, 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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ST03 XXK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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