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SM03 UHA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,056 mi
Last recorded100,056 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 100,056 miles

advised brake hoes metal ends corroded

advised brake pipes front rear slight corrosion

advised front tyres worn

advised gear box noisey

Fail 5 Sep 2019 100,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advised brake hoes metal ends corroded

advised brake pipes front rear slight corrosion

advised front tyres worn

Pass 31 Aug 2018 90,313 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 90,163 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 83,013 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 83,010 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 75,701 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 63,047 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 58,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear tyre perrished

Pass 29 Jul 2013 55,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 55,343 miles

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

Engine managment light on.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 51,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 48,164 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 44,387 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 44,369 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 40,352 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,081 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 34,081 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,975 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 22,136 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 UHA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UHA, 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 UHA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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