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SE03 UBC

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,790 mi
Last recorded95,790 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 UBC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 95,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 95,751 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 92,995 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 83,277 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 83,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 75,712 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 75,712 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 71,173 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 71,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 65,945 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 65,945 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,062 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 58,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 23 Feb 2009 54,733 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 32,848 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 10,300 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 5,749 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SE03 UBC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SE03 UBC, 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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SE03 UBC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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