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SM03 DDA

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,310 mi
Last recorded77,310 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 DDA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 77,310 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear exhaust box and mounting corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 75,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 74,068 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 74,068 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 71,885 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,445 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 67,841 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 67,319 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,252 miles

nearside wiper split at ends

Pass 24 Nov 2008 48,202 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 38,303 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 29,404 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 23,303 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 DDA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SM03 DDA, 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 DDA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is SM03 DDA safe to buy?

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