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SA03 LUJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,772 mi
Last recorded95,772 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 LUJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 95,772 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 89,758 miles

O/S/F Brake pad getting low

head lamp patterns weak due to plastic deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2015 89,758 miles

O/S/F Brake pad getting low

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

head lamp patterns weak due to plastic deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2014 81,477 miles

Both front dip beam patterns getting weak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Some components under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2013 75,251 miles

centre stop lamp inop

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 21 Oct 2013 75,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre stop lamp inop

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 8 May 2012 62,466 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 58,317 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer heat shield insecure rattling on exhaust

Pass 28 Apr 2010 53,416 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 53,415 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 46,334 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 36,699 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 26,744 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 17,236 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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SA03 LUJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SA03 LUJ, 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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What year was SA03 LUJ registered?

SA03 LUJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is SA03 LUJ safe to buy?

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