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SL03 MWD

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,580 mi
Last recorded42,580 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 42,580 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 33,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 May 2016 25,500 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 24,622 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 24,622 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2014 23,578 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 22,694 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front discs slightly lipped

os drivers mirroe has temp repair

osf tyre worn on outside edge

trim loose at end of drivers door

Pass 23 May 2013 22,694 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs slightly lipped

os drivers mirroe has temp repair

osf tyre worn on outside edge

trim loose at end of drivers door

Pass 14 May 2012 21,342 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 20,207 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 18,681 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 16,791 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 14,714 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 12,247 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 10,113 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 MWD 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 86.7%.

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 MWD, 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 MWD registered?

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

Is SL03 MWD safe to buy?

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