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SW03 JOH

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,343 mi
Last recorded68,343 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 JOH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 68,343 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 68,343 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both ns and os front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image lamp has product on lens effecting light (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 58,932 miles

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

General Underbody corrosion, None considered excessive

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 58,932 miles

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

General Underbody corrosion, None considered excessive

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 58,901 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 pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2016 56,554 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Aug 2016 56,553 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,096 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside wiper blade deteriorated/split

Pass 21 Oct 2014 51,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 47,660 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 44,812 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 41,272 miles

front reg plate slightly damaged

rear view mirror missing

Pass 31 Oct 2010 37,910 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2010 37,910 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,745 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 33,741 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,403 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 20,975 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 20,975 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 17,233 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 JOH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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