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SW03 OBR

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

63,482 mi
Last recorded63,482 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 OBR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2020 63,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 57,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 57,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 51,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 51,932 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits Emission levels high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high Set automatic adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Indicator colour red (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 45,658 miles

eml light on

Pass 11 Nov 2016 43,381 miles

Oil leak ()

several brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 42,728 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2015 42,728 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2014 41,895 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 41,895 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 41,187 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 41,187 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 40,488 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 40,059 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 39,522 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 39,522 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 38,745 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,586 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,264 miles

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

slight oil dampness around power steering pump

Fail 27 Jun 2007 26,557 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 26,557 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 19,217 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 OBR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OBR, 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 OBR registered?

SW03 OBR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is SW03 OBR safe to buy?

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