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SC03 NUP

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,446 mi
Last recorded58,446 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 NUP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2025 58,446 miles

Nearside Body component insecure outer door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

All front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 56,534 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension bump stops split and perished

Fail 3 Jan 2024 56,534 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension bump stops split and perished

Pass 3 Jan 2023 54,540 miles

Corrosion to all suspension components

Nearside 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 52,348 miles

Front suspension corroded

Nearside rear bump stop in poor condition

Pass 29 Dec 2020 50,276 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Dec 2020 50,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2019 46,803 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 44,099 miles

Both front hubs and shock absorbers badly corroded but not likely to fail

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 44,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi pipe to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front hubs and shock absorbers badly corroded but not likely to fail

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 41,629 miles

Both front tyres cracked and perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front hubs and struts corroded

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 39,072 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 36,428 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,079 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 32,557 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 32,557 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 30,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 27,673 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 25,356 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,231 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 19,717 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 17,471 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 14,957 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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SC03 NUP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SC03 NUP, 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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SC03 NUP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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