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SL03 XNN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,466 mi
Last recorded105,466 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 105,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside front to rear(main sections). (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 105,465 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside front to rear(main sections). (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 101,550 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brakes pipes carroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear fuel pipes carroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f tyre starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 101,545 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brakes pipes carroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear fuel pipes carroded ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f tyre starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 97,495 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear main sections. (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output At nearside & offside front. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 97,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear main sections. (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output At nearside & offside front. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt At narrow end. (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 93,089 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 87,354 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 81,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 81,905 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 76,138 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,704 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 62,877 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 55,820 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 48,581 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,581 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,765 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 40,765 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 14 May 2008 34,730 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 34,730 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 26,653 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 21,078 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 XNN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XNN, 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 XNN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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