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SD03 FSV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,362 mi
Last recorded79,362 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 79,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box leak and corroded

offside front headlight and wing slightly loose

Pass 1 Nov 2022 73,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wing and headlight slightly loose

Fail 31 Oct 2022 73,158 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wing and headlight slightly loose

Pass 6 Nov 2021 63,950 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 52,555 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 43,571 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 43,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 41,372 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 36,296 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 32,135 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 31,871 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,777 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,748 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,309 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 24,444 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 24,116 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,339 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,462 miles

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

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 FSV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FSV, 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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What year was SD03 FSV registered?

SD03 FSV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is SD03 FSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD03 FSV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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