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MM03 SDX

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,339 mi
Last recorded75,339 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 SDX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2021 75,339 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 70,832 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 68,468 miles

Coil spring corroded nsf and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rusty and flexy worn worn (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very small bulges 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 68,466 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded nsf and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rusty and flexy worn worn (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very small bulges 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 66,897 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and cracks, sized 195 60 15 ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 65,661 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 65,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working n/s o/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 64,604 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 63,233 miles

offside rear tyre inner and outerwall split not to cord

Pass 11 Jul 2014 60,351 miles

offside rear tyre inner and outerwalls cracked n ot to cord

Pass 12 Jul 2013 57,325 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 57,256 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 54,195 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,773 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 45,749 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 4 Jul 2009 42,265 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 10 Jun 2008 34,443 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 34,443 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 26,558 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 19,139 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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MM03 SDX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM03 SDX, 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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MM03 SDX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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