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SW03 JOA

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,328 mi
Last recorded64,328 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 JOA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 64,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

exhaust backbox section mounting corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 60,653 miles

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

advise rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 May 2012 60,653 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

advise rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 57,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,839 miles

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 21 May 2010 53,730 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 20 May 2009 49,635 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

offside rear whheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 20 May 2009 49,635 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear whheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 22 May 2008 45,875 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 41,324 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 35,863 miles

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

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 JOA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SW03 JOA, 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 SW03 JOA registered?

SW03 JOA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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The MOT history for SW03 JOA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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