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SM03 OBX

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,230 mi
Last recorded146,230 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 OBX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 146,230 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 142,949 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 140,271 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 140,271 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 140,251 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 137,837 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 135,155 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 132,182 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 129,031 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 129,031 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 120,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres 185 65 r15 - rear tyres 195 60 r15

Pass 7 May 2011 113,424 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 113,002 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 May 2010 102,382 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 89,954 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 70,101 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 50,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 28,360 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 OBX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OBX, 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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What year was SM03 OBX registered?

SM03 OBX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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