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SW03 GCY

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,286 mi
Last recorded106,286 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 GCY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 106,286 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses insecure

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 106,208 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Both front brake flexi hoses insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 95,224 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 92,602 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 87,846 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 87,770 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 82,311 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 82,307 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked/ outer edges 2-3mm

Pass 12 Nov 2012 76,745 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 68,785 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 65,958 miles

both front & nearside brake pipes starting to corrode

front offside strut top mounting rough in movement

Fail 27 Apr 2010 61,664 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 61,664 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 59,033 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,441 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 48,575 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 39,724 miles

handbrake cable binding slightly

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 GCY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GCY, 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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SW03 GCY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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