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MT03 UPM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,969 mi
Last recorded112,969 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 UPM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 112,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 105,088 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 105,088 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 98,401 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 93,133 miles

Offside front shock-absorber top nut VERY corroded....

Fail 11 Mar 2014 93,133 miles

Offside front shock-absorber top nut VERY corroded....

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 89,292 miles

exhaust rear metal support very deteriorated....

offside front shock-absorber top nut very corroded....

Fail 14 Mar 2013 89,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

exhaust rear metal support very deteriorated....

offside front shock-absorber top nut very corroded....

Pass 1 Mar 2012 82,759 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 76,708 miles

Nearside Front 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 10 Mar 2010 70,767 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 70,767 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 61,154 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 45,981 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,191 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,115 miles

passenger side front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

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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MT03 UPM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MT03 UPM, 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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MT03 UPM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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