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SX03 FXK

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,514 mi
Last recorded178,514 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 FXK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 178,514 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 175,271 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

engine oil leaks

Pass 4 Sep 2017 170,573 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear brake pipes have been greased

headlamp lens fading

Fail 2 Sep 2017 170,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear brake pipes have been greased

headlamp lens fading

Pass 30 Aug 2016 165,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 165,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid IN OP (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases TAIL BOX HOLED IN EXCESS (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner DOOR HANDEL IN OP

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 161,066 miles

Front both tyres low edge tread

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condition (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condition (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate no light on dash (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 161,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front both tyres low edge tread

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condition (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condition (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate no light on dash (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 156,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 156,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 153,319 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 153,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 149,820 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 143,679 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

passenger rear shock absober weathershield insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2010 129,176 miles

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)

drivers rear tyre has two nails in it

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jul 2009 113,887 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 96,864 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 80,870 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

non obligatory stop lamp inoperative.

Fail 26 Jun 2007 80,870 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

non obligatory stop lamp inoperative.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 64,719 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 FXK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FXK, 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 FXK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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