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SD03 EKT

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

49,073 mi
Last recorded49,073 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 EKT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 49,073 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components.

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis. Close to limit. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 47,848 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

beam axle bushes deteriorated

exhaust corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

offside rear chassis corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2024 46,634 miles

Central Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

beam axle bushes deteriorated

exhaust corroded

fuel filler corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2023 45,321 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust section corroded

Fuel filler neck corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 10 Aug 2023 45,320 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 11 Aug 2022 43,974 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 42,641 miles

Corrosion on suspension components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded close to limits

Rear Coil spring corroded Both heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Suspect air-con leaks

Pass 24 Aug 2020 42,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 40,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 39,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 39,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 37,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 37,635 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 35,986 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,063 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 33,836 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 32,631 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,054 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,394 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,877 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,331 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 23,226 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 21,646 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 21,646 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 20,008 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Heavy age cracking to both rear tyres

Power steering pipes corroding

Slight dampness to steering rack

Surface corrosion to exhaust system

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 EKT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EKT, 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 EKT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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