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AY03 SBU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,495 mi
Last recorded123,495 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 SBU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 123,495 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 123,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 119,930 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 119,776 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 116,155 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 106,005 miles

front discs

nsr tyre

osr brake pipe

Pass 9 Jan 2015 100,076 miles

o/s/r shock damp

Pass 17 Jan 2014 90,848 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 90,848 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 83,042 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 74,038 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 61,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

injector leak

Pass 11 Jan 2010 46,599 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 24,943 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 22,833 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 18,893 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 13,286 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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AY03 SBU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY03 SBU, 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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AY03 SBU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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