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SM03 MVW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,445 mi
Last recorded83,445 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 MVW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2019 83,445 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 77,670 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 77,669 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 65,742 miles

Nearside Front headlamp European dipped beam horizontal image is set at the lower 2.75% limit (1.8.B,2)

Nearside Front indicator bulb holder connections have been cleaned but if a further fault develops later a new holder/lamp maybe required (1.4.A.2,c)

Offside Front headlamp European dipped beam image is slightly affected (1.8.A.1,b)

Rear Upper stop lamp does not illuminate when required (1.2.1,b)

Rear axle (2) suspension springs extreme end(s) are corroded (2.4.C.1,b)

axle (2) brake pipes to the hubs are corroded (3.6.B.2,c)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 65,739 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated not able to be read 20 metres away. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front headlamp European dipped beam horizontal image is set at the lower 2.75% limit (1.8.B,2)

Offside Front headlamp European dipped beam image is slightly affected (1.8.A.1,b)

Rear Upper stop lamp does not illuminate when required (1.2.1,b)

Rear axle (2) suspension springs extreme end(s) are corroded (2.4.C.1,b)

axle (2) brake pipes to the hubs are corroded (3.6.B.2,c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,747 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 58,748 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 13 May 2014 53,789 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 50,605 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 45,631 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 39,841 miles

n\s\f ,n\s\r ,o\s\f tyres close too limit

Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,285 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 27,900 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 22,240 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 17,393 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 12,973 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 MVW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MVW, 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 MVW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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