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SX03 CVT

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,056 mi
Last recorded134,056 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 CVT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 134,056 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2018 134,054 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 129,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to centre join (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear inner sill

Fail 27 Oct 2016 129,119 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded abs to front join (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear inner sill

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to centre join (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 128,172 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal pipe into caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to centre join (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal pipe in to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 118,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 118,459 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 103,960 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 103,457 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 103,420 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 86,652 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 86,199 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 76,367 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2011 76,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2010 64,644 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 64,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 55,320 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 55,320 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 46,882 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 36,562 miles

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 29 May 2006 27,152 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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SX03 CVT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SX03 CVT, 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 SX03 CVT registered?

SX03 CVT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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