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SM03 JRM

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,259 mi
Last recorded92,259 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 JRM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 92,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 92,259 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 88,736 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 88,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 86,789 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 83,569 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 80,713 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 79,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 78,228 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 76,762 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 75,440 miles

Nearside headlamp deteriorated (foggy) and producing poor beam image

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside headlamp deteriorated (foggy) and producing poor beam image

Rear corrosion present on coil springs

Fail 21 Oct 2017 75,440 miles

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

Nearside headlamp deteriorated (foggy) and producing poor beam image

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside headlamp deteriorated (foggy) and producing poor beam image

Rear corrosion present on coil springs

Pass 21 Oct 2016 73,655 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Fail 21 Oct 2016 73,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Pass 9 Oct 2015 71,741 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

underbody fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2014 69,823 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 67,504 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 65,090 miles

Both front tyres wearing low,2 to 3 mm.

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,673 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

near side front tyre outer wall has sliht cracks

Pass 8 Oct 2010 58,000 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 52,190 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 52,190 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 45,212 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 45,212 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 39,646 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 33,112 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 23,445 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 JRM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 JRM, 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 JRM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 July 2003.

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