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SB03 VYP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,168 mi
Last recorded72,168 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 VYP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 72,168 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 3 Feb 2016 72,168 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2015 67,585 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 62,730 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,164 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 55,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 55,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 50,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Aug 2010 44,262 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,606 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,062 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,481 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 16,594 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 14,484 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 VYP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VYP, 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 VYP registered?

SB03 VYP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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The MOT history for SB03 VYP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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