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SY03 SXF

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

106,574 mi
Last recorded106,574 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 SXF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 106,574 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above driveshaft area (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 106,558 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to detach

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above driveshaft area (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 103,734 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 101,369 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 99,543 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 99,526 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 95,244 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear both tail lamps full of water

Fail 23 Jan 2019 95,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear both tail lamps full of water

Pass 16 Jan 2018 92,067 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 86,453 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 80,002 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 80,002 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 77,328 miles

Exhaust rear support bracket broken, system adequately supported.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 77,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust rear support bracket broken, system adequately supported.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 75,512 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 75,512 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 73,374 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 73,374 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 71,339 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 71,338 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2010 63,550 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 63,549 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 May 2009 57,210 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 57,210 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 49,371 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,573 miles

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

n/s/f outer sidewall badley scuffed

Pass 17 May 2006 31,580 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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SY03 SXF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SY03 SXF, 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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SY03 SXF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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