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SL03 XMP

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,659 mi
Last recorded72,659 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 XMP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 72,659 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 72,659 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,183 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 27 Aug 2013

Exhaust back box has a mount missing but is still secure.

Pass 1 May 2012
Fail 1 May 2012

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 61,349 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 60,649 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 58,458 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 58,458 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 57,706 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 May 2009 57,706 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2008 51,060 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)

wiper blades poor

Fail 22 May 2007 43,133 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 43,133 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 34,296 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 XMP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XMP, 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 XMP registered?

SL03 XMP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is SL03 XMP safe to buy?

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