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SM03 ODY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,331 mi
Last recorded113,331 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 ODY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 113,331 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front to rear brake pipes have been heavily greased

Fail 25 Jan 2018 113,291 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front to rear brake pipes have been heavily greased

Pass 4 Feb 2017 110,404 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 106,829 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2016 106,808 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe seeping (7.2.3)

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 97,860 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 84,092 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 69,079 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 55,615 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,070 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 50,655 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 46,187 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 42,954 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,432 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 36,387 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 ODY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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