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SB03 CPV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,374 mi
Last recorded86,374 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 CPV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 86,374 miles

Suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2022 86,372 miles

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2019 86,346 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 79,110 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 79,094 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 72,994 miles

both n/s tyres worn

Fail 28 Mar 2017 72,994 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both n/s tyres worn

Pass 21 Mar 2016 66,456 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 56,542 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 56,542 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 54,839 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)

both front headlamp lenses fading!!

Pass 24 Jun 2013 50,565 miles

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edge step treads!!

Fail 24 Jun 2013 50,565 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edge step treads!!

Pass 28 Jun 2012 47,099 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,330 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracking in tread!!

offside rear tyre has signs of wear on outer edge tread and general signs of cracking!!

Fail 30 Jun 2010 39,354 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 39,354 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 35,312 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 30,774 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,456 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 21,985 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 19,230 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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SB03 CPV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SB03 CPV, 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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SB03 CPV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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