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SB03 VST

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,891 mi
Last recorded82,891 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 VST
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 82,891 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface... (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 77,169 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,126 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty, battery bracket missing

n/s front tyre cut on inner side wall not thro to canvas MONITOR

Fail 24 Sep 2014 72,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

exhaust rusty. damage to front end, battery bracket missing

n/s front tyre cut on inner side wall not thro to canvas MONITOR

Pass 6 Feb 2009 60,100 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 38,297 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 38,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2006 26,140 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 VST is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SB03 VST, 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 SB03 VST registered?

SB03 VST is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is SB03 VST safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB03 VST shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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