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SH03 VMU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,857 mi
Last recorded64,857 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 VMU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 64,857 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 64,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 61,416 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 57,255 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 57,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 55,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 54,023 miles

several brakepipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,721 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 15 Oct 2014 50,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 31 Oct 2013 46,731 miles

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade split on ends

Pass 23 Oct 2012 42,228 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 37,095 miles

advise rear exhaust mount bracket corroded,but still well supported

Pass 7 Oct 2010 32,233 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 28,376 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 23,953 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 17,769 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 12,832 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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SH03 VMU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SH03 VMU, 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 SH03 VMU registered?

SH03 VMU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is SH03 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 VMU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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