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SL03 ABK

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

113,440 mi
Last recorded113,440 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 ABK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 113,440 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 109,625 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 95,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 96,961 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 80,224 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 68,114 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,662 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 57,610 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre cracking on tread and outer face

offside front tyre cracking on tread and outer face

Pass 6 Jan 2012 57,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust back box corroded and slight blowing

washer stork faulty

Fail 13 Jan 2011 57,269 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

recommend brake check

Pass 13 Jan 2011 57,269 miles

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

recommend brake check

Pass 19 Jan 2010 56,977 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 56,569 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2008 49,969 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 40,864 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 29,697 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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SL03 ABK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SL03 ABK, 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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SL03 ABK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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