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SD03 EKL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,219 mi
Last recorded109,219 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 EKL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 109,219 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 99,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 90,940 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 82,864 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 75,051 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 64,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering rack has slight oil weaping

Fail 22 Jun 2015 64,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack has slight oil weaping

Fail 23 Jun 2014 58,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pads worn

nsf tyre inner wall

steering rack weeping

Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pads worn

nsf tyre inner wall

steering rack weeping

Pass 2 Jul 2013 54,377 miles

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

exhaust in rusty condition

Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,532 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 16 Jun 2011 43,778 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 43,770 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 38,061 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 38,061 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,089 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 34,089 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,694 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering rack leaking slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2007 25,513 miles

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 21,272 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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SD03 EKL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SD03 EKL, 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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SD03 EKL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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