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SD03 FMX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,147 mi
Last recorded94,147 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 FMX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 94,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 94,147 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 91,309 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 91,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 87,229 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust coroding

Pass 21 Dec 2017 83,269 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 77,548 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 77,456 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 72,840 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

coolant overheated during test

front pads are low

n/s/f tyre is at 2mm and wearing on edges

o/s/r seat belt is slow to retract

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 67,926 miles

advice engine oil level low

advice near side front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 8 Dec 2014 67,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advice engine oil level low

advice near side front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 24 Jan 2013 57,717 miles

gearbox mounting damaged

Fail 24 Jan 2013 57,717 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

gearbox mounting damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2012 52,813 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 52,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre has sidewall damage due to being run flat

offside rear tyre is badly perished and split

Pass 19 Jan 2011 46,555 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 46,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 35,470 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 35,502 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 30,675 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 25,607 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 18,046 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 17,139 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 FMX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SD03 FMX, 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 FMX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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