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SM03 MWL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

73,368 mi
Last recorded73,368 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 73,368 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 73,156 miles

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

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

engie management lamp on

exhaust minor leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 66,145 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 66,144 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

offside rear tyre near limit of 1.6mm

Pass 30 May 2014 61,049 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 May 2014 60,917 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 54,707 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 54,707 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 49,550 miles

Both Front tyres worn close to legal limit (195 60 15)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 May 2012 49,540 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both Front tyres worn close to legal limit (195 60 15)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 May 2011 45,001 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 45,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

eml on

Pass 28 May 2010 39,136 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 39,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 33,155 miles

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

centre mirror missing

Fail 1 Jun 2009 33,154 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

centre mirror missing

Pass 30 May 2008 27,620 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 19,901 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 19,901 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 15 May 2006 16,913 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 MWL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MWL, 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 MWL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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