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SX03 ESY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,787 mi
Last recorded117,787 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 ESY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 117,787 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over front and rear suspension components and mountings (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 117,738 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over front and rear suspension components and mountings (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 100,566 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view MIROR CRACKED (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 81,573 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 81,573 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 73,354 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 73,354 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 67,135 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 60,709 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,579 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 46,823 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,631 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 34,047 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 34,047 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 28,812 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 28,812 miles

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

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

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 ESY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ESY, 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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SX03 ESY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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