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SX03 KTA

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,775 mi
Last recorded125,775 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 KTA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 125,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak at steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 122,234 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 108,703 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 108,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured various aftermarket wires (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 102,876 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 102,650 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 93,537 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 82,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 82,393 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 72,359 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 72,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 67,442 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 67,442 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s rear tyre perished.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 61,909 miles

Fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 56,459 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 56,459 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 49,931 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 45,642 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 40,518 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 40,518 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r handbrake cable insecure but operating

Pass 7 Jul 2008 37,922 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 25,700 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 15,115 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 KTA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SX03 KTA, 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 KTA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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