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SW03 TYU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,634 mi
Last recorded94,634 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 94,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease

n/s rear tyre slight cracking on tread

Fail 27 May 2016 94,624 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease

n/s rear tyre slight cracking on tread

Pass 22 May 2015 92,929 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 19 May 2015 92,929 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 23 May 2014 89,066 miles

all rear brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 18 Jun 2013 84,222 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes covered with grease

Fail 17 Jun 2013 84,220 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 16 Jul 2012 81,439 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 81,439 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 76,561 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 65,469 miles

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

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

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

both hand brake cable securing bushes at rear axle worn

Pass 28 Jul 2009 53,411 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 53,411 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,931 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 42,931 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 36,822 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 31,064 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 TYU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 TYU, 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 TYU registered?

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

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The MOT history for SW03 TYU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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