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SW03 OBN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,950 mi
Last recorded73,950 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 OBN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 73,950 miles

Slight leak from pump

Fail 8 Sep 2016 73,950 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Slight leak from pump

Pass 15 Jun 2015 66,337 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

brake warning light on

exhaust heatshield insecure

n/side front tyre perished on inner wall

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 55,139 miles

Injector washer leaking causing fumes in the engine bay. No fuel leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 55,107 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Injector washer leaking causing fumes in the engine bay. No fuel leak

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 43,292 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 43,286 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 34,767 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust has a split rubber mounting

Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,767 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust has a split rubber mounting

Pass 1 Jul 2011 32,227 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 30,391 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,884 miles

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2008 24,105 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 17,942 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 13,877 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 OBN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OBN, 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 OBN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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