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EX03 SLU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,436 mi
Last recorded111,436 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 SLU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 111,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 102,457 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 94,742 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 94,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 87,243 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 79,440 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 73,729 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,013 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 66,009 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,690 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have age cracks in treads and sidewalls

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Fail 28 Mar 2012 62,684 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

both rear tyres have age cracks in treads and sidewalls

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 6 Apr 2011 60,689 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 60,685 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,644 miles

gear box oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,023 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 43,682 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 28 Feb 2007 35,461 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 23,699 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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EX03 SLU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EX03 SLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX03 SLU registered?

EX03 SLU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is EX03 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 SLU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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