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SM03 AXP

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,704 mi
Last recorded107,704 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 AXP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 107,704 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 82,635 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 82,633 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 70,889 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 68,874 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 68,874 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 67,733 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 67,170 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 65,820 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 64,442 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 62,697 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,618 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 61,618 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 59,420 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 59,420 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 57,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 May 2011 57,424 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 53,384 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 44,641 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 44,641 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 35,577 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,577 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,521 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 15,316 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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SM03 AXP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SM03 AXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM03 AXP registered?

SM03 AXP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is SM03 AXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM03 AXP shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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