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SW03 TYA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,362 mi
Last recorded103,362 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 TYA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 103,362 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 94,165 miles

Nearside Rear shockabsorbers slightlyu leaking

Offside Rear shocker leaking

Rear exhaust corroded

heat shield loose

Fail 11 Aug 2015 94,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear shocker leaking

Rear exhaust corroded

heat shield loose

Nearside Rear shockabsorbers slightlyu leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2014 82,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion/deterioration at rear silencer

Pass 12 Aug 2013 70,399 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 60,116 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 60,086 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,771 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 53,874 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 51,111 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 51,111 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 46,634 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,011 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 38,081 miles

nearside front tyre wallcut

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 TYA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TYA, 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 TYA registered?

SW03 TYA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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The MOT history for SW03 TYA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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