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SE03 VBT

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,565 mi
Last recorded136,565 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 VBT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 136,565 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 136,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 124,786 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 124,786 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 112,542 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 112,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 101,893 miles

rear exhaust box holed and blowing just passed emmision test will erquire replacement very shortly

Fail 27 Jul 2010 101,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust box holed and blowing just passed emmision test will erquire replacement very shortly

Pass 28 Jul 2009 85,509 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 85,509 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 69,708 miles

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)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 69,708 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 52,703 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 40,941 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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SE03 VBT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VBT, 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 SE03 VBT registered?

SE03 VBT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is SE03 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE03 VBT shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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