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SM03 OBE

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,418 mi
Last recorded80,418 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 80,418 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 80,238 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 69,082 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 57,925 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 57,925 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 46,884 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,031 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to check all brake pipes due to shields etc

Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,852 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 27,600 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 21,193 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 16,413 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OBE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OBE, 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 OBE registered?

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

Is SM03 OBE safe to buy?

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