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S18 PEL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

126,509 mi
Last recorded126,509 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 PEL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 126,509 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2026 126,509 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2025 125,791 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 120,523 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 112,872 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 105,191 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 105,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 97,539 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 89,789 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,718 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 73,055 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 64,661 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 64,661 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 55,254 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 46,737 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 38,321 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 36,439 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,285 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 35,954 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 35,603 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 35,473 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 35,305 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 35,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,805 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 33,542 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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S18 PEL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S18 PEL, 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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S18 PEL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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