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SL03 XMU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

152,412 mi
Last recorded152,412 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 152,412 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 145,103 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 136,861 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 131,020 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 123,924 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 118,772 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 118,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 116,550 miles

light scratch front screen

Fail 8 Aug 2017 116,550 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wiper blade split

light scratch front screen

Pass 20 Aug 2016 106,279 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 97,203 miles

coolant tank leaking

Fail 14 Aug 2015 97,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

coolant tank leaking

Pass 26 Aug 2014 87,025 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,532 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 78,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 68,835 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 56,013 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 41,220 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2010 41,220 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2009 37,513 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 30,596 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 23,201 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 23,201 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 16,128 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 14,820 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)

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 XMU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XMU, 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 XMU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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