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SL03 MVT

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

38,294 mi
Last recorded38,294 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 MVT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 38,294 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 38,294 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 35,833 miles

Nearside Front Torn Slightly at the end

Pass/Side Rear tyre outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 32,716 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 32,714 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Apr 2015 30,536 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 30,533 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 25,011 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 22,448 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,123 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 20,120 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 18,012 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 15,296 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 15,282 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 13,345 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 13,308 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2007 11,123 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 8,947 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 MVT 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 68.4%.

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 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 MVT, 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 MVT registered?

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

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The MOT history for SL03 MVT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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