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SM03 DCY

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,073 mi
Last recorded94,073 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 DCY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2018 94,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 89,859 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)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 89,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 87,032 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 87,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 84,482 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL BUSHES WORN.

Fail 16 May 2015 84,480 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

CLUTCH PEDAL BUSHES WORN.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 81,013 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 81,012 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2013 75,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 69,457 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 69,457 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 61,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 55,711 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 47,787 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 40,341 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 32,093 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 23,915 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 DCY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DCY, 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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SM03 DCY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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The MOT history for SM03 DCY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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