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ST03 XXW

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,985 mi
Last recorded75,985 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 XXW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2017 75,985 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished/ cracked

Offside Rear tyre perished /cracked

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 73,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracked 195/60/15

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

coolant leak

Fail 4 Jul 2016 73,840 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light is on

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracked 195/60/15

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

coolant leak

Fail 23 Jul 2015 71,581 miles

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

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

advise both front headlamp lenses slight opaq

advise engine management lamp on (mil)

advise offside rear tyre perished and cracked on tread 195/60/15

Pass 23 Jul 2015 71,581 miles

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

advise both front headlamp lenses slight opaq

advise engine management lamp on (mil)

advise offside rear tyre perished and cracked on tread 195/60/15

Pass 27 Jun 2014 69,583 miles

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

advise both front headlamp ,lenses slight opaq???

advise both rear shock absorbers dust casing loose

advise engine management lamp on (mil)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 69,583 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise both front headlamp ,lenses slight opaq???

advise both rear shock absorbers dust casing loose

advise engine management lamp on (mil)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 68,004 miles

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)

advise engine management lamp on (mil)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 68,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

advise engine management lamp on (mil)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 66,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise both front tyres slight uneven wear on outer edges

advise engine management lamp on mil

Pass 23 Jun 2011 63,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 63,875 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,085 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 59,652 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 50,416 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 50,411 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,662 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,079 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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ST03 XXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green 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 ST03 XXW, 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 ST03 XXW registered?

ST03 XXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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