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SL03 CSU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,740 mi
Last recorded97,740 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 CSU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 97,740 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 86,065 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 86,061 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 84,771 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2013 76,926 miles

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

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

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 66,844 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 65,588 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 61,740 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 61,740 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 57,116 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,377 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,409 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,798 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 45,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 39,834 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 CSU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CSU, 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 SL03 CSU registered?

SL03 CSU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is SL03 CSU safe to buy?

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