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SL03 CMZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,253 mi
Last recorded136,253 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 CMZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 136,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear suspension components corroded .

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general under body corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2017 136,250 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure shock absorber broken off . (2.7.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear suspension components corroded .

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2016 133,653 miles

front / rear no plates becoming deteriorated / adv to replace

rear shocker bump stops deteriorated / shocker covers dropped down

slight buckle on nearside rear road wheel (steel)

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2016 133,645 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front bulbs faded in colour x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak shocker strut leaking (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

front / rear no plates becoming deteriorated / adv to replace

rear shocker bump stops deteriorated / shocker covers dropped down

slight buckle on nearside rear road wheel (steel)

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2015 130,639 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 125,401 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 125,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 115,447 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 115,447 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 102,637 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 102,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Battery clamp broken

Pass 6 Jul 2011 89,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes rusty and covered in grease

chassis rusty

chips in screen

nsr slight wheel bind

pattern poor

Fail 6 Jul 2011 89,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes rusty and covered in grease

chassis rusty

chips in screen

nsr slight wheel bind

pattern poor

Pass 6 Jul 2010 82,249 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 82,249 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2010 129,100 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 129,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 110,474 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 110,393 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil on minimum mark

Pass 30 Apr 2008 79,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 57,236 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 38,707 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 CMZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SL03 CMZ, 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 CMZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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