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SB03 EFZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,237 mi
Last recorded68,237 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 EFZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 68,237 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 67,065 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 67,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 65,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2021 64,855 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 64,852 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2020 64,285 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre's perishing.

Pass 19 Jul 2019 63,702 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 63,702 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 62,627 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 61,491 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall perished

Nearside Rear door damaged

head lights glazed

Pass 7 Jul 2016 59,994 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

head lights glazed

Pass 16 Jul 2015 58,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both head lights glazed

Pass 17 Jul 2014 56,880 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 54,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2012 51,748 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,217 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 46,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2009 42,953 miles

small exhaust leakb ack of rearbox

Pass 27 Jul 2008 40,886 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,306 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,990 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 24 Feb 2006 23,329 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)

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 EFZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SB03 EFZ, 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 EFZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 June 2003.

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