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SW03 FWK

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,383 mi
Last recorded144,383 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 FWK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 144,383 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 144,383 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 135,132 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 123,946 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 114,630 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 104,494 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 101,140 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 101,140 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 96,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 83,875 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 67,637 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 52,765 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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SW03 FWK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW03 FWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW03 FWK registered?

SW03 FWK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is SW03 FWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 FWK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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