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SL03 MXK

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,233 mi
Last recorded91,233 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 MXK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 91,233 miles

both front wheel bearings noisy

Fail 26 Feb 2016 91,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 84,529 miles

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Fail 26 Feb 2015 84,528 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,248 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 69,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 60,058 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,194 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 57,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers split

Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,009 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 55,009 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 53,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,029 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 51,359 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 4 Jun 2008 48,960 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 40,842 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 30,339 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 30,339 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 MXK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MXK, 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 MXK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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