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SM03 GWL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

87,656 mi
Last recorded87,656 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 GWL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 87,656 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 87,607 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2025 82,530 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 78,224 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 78,200 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 73,670 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 68,234 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2022 68,167 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 62,956 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 62,854 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 56,954 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 56,288 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 55,536 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 54,841 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 May 2016 54,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 May 2015 54,210 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 53,041 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,907 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 50,474 miles

exhuast corroded rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 50,078 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 48,906 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 48,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 47,660 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 40,819 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 40,819 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 33,833 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 24,989 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 GWL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GWL, 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 GWL registered?

SM03 GWL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is SM03 GWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM03 GWL shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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