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SE03 VKM

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,101 mi
Last recorded93,101 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 VKM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2019 93,101 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 80,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK ARMS

VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING DURING TEST

Pass 29 Jul 2017 68,083 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 68,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 54,098 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 54,098 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 44,005 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 44,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre perished but no visible cords.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,239 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished. Light scratching on windscreen.

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,963 miles

Slight perishing rear tyres.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 35,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight perishing rear tyres.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 33,728 miles

Front tyres nearing wear limit & all tyres slightly perished.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 31,102 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,081 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 30,081 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,207 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 25,677 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,677 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 21,064 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 17,000 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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SE03 VKM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VKM, 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 VKM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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