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SV03 WAA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,927 mi
Last recorded104,927 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 WAA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 104,927 miles

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

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

Offside minor oil leak from gearbox, drive shaft oil seal

alternator belt frayed

non standard exhaust clamp fitted, cat to front pipe

power steering pipe and coolant pipe close to alternator belt

Fail 5 Sep 2016 104,927 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rattle from inside brake drum

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

Offside minor oil leak from gearbox, drive shaft oil seal

alternator belt frayed

non standard exhaust clamp fitted, cat to front pipe

power steering pipe and coolant pipe close to alternator belt

Pass 28 Aug 2015 98,769 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 96,407 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 93,157 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 81,477 miles

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

offside and nearside rear brake pipes greased and unable to check thoroughly

Fail 7 Aug 2012 81,477 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside and nearside rear brake pipes greased and unable to check thoroughly

Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear brake pipes greased and not able to check thoroughly

Fail 1 Aug 2011 73,212 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both rear brake pipes greased and not able to check thoroughly

Pass 16 Jul 2010 62,835 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 62,835 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 52,930 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,434 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 50,434 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 45,131 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 45,131 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2007 38,336 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 38,336 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 32,693 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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SV03 WAA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SV03 WAA, 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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SV03 WAA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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