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SE03 VSC

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,916 mi
Last recorded89,916 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 VSC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 89,916 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 87,765 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail in it

Fail 23 Jan 2016 87,765 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear nail in it

Pass 7 Feb 2015 89,467 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 82,787 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 75,068 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 75,068 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 72,745 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine management light on.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 72,745 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 67,225 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 67,225 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,901 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 56,489 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 56,489 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 52,944 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 46,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 46,597 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 38,625 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 28,542 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 VSC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SE03 VSC, 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 VSC registered?

SE03 VSC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is SE03 VSC safe to buy?

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