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SW03 TYS

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

65,636 mi
Last recorded65,636 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 TYS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 65,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 64,525 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 64,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 63,269 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 63,262 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 61,625 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 61,625 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,275 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front headlight requires replacing soon

Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,352 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2013 58,352 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2012 56,346 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,242 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 54,242 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 51,797 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 51,797 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 48,971 miles

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

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

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)

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

front registration plate slight water ingress

Pass 25 Jul 2008 45,071 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 40,681 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 40,681 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,031 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 TYS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black 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 TYS, 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 TYS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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