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SM03 OFW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,799 mi
Last recorded85,799 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 85,799 miles

Front shockers coroded both

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 85,799 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front shockers coroded both

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 80,038 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 73,352 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover obscuring some items

offside front brake flexi unclipped

Fail 9 Aug 2019 73,352 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to drum (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover obscuring some items

offside front brake flexi unclipped

Pass 7 Sep 2018 67,152 miles

Brake ferrules corroded

Brake pipes Slightly corroded front to rear

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded

Wipers worn

Pass 23 Aug 2017 62,144 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light inop (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 61,936 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light inop (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 54,733 miles

EML ON

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 54,691 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

E.M.L on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet latch stiff in operation

Pass 10 Mar 2015 47,339 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 44,900 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,350 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 42,350 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 39,345 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,637 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 33,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,351 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,471 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,260 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 17,182 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 OFW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OFW, 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 OFW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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