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SB03 YSM

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,959 mi
Last recorded118,959 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 118,959 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Fail 9 Feb 2023 118,959 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2021 110,811 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 104,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 104,913 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 102,278 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 102,277 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear mark yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 96,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 92,772 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 92,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 88,140 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s & o/s wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 83,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to hub (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 83,518 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to hub (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 79,629 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 75,069 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 75,069 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 70,580 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 67,021 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 62,231 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 62,231 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 56,082 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,720 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 38,621 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 28,203 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 YSM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YSM, 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 YSM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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