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SM03 UJN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,004 mi
Last recorded90,004 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 90,004 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 83,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust fexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2018 82,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust fexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2017 75,004 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF, OSF & OSR (slight) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSR & OSR tyre sidewalls cracking.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 75,004 miles

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF, OSF & OSR (slight) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSR & OSR tyre sidewalls cracking.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 71,610 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 71,608 miles

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

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 68,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both front headlight lenses faded and has a reduced output of light.

advise engine warning light on.

advise nearside rear tyre wearing low and close to legal limits.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 65,647 miles

advise bonnet and grille damaged

advise engine warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advise head lamp lenses deteriorating,starting to effect beam images

advise near side rear tyre on legal requirements

advise off side front tyre,tread wearing lower on middle

advise rear exhaust section corroding and slight blow

Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,536 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,590 miles

advise both front metal brake pipes corroding

advise front brake discs worn,on min thickness

advise headlamp lenses deteriorating

advise near side front anti-roll bar drop link bent

advise near side rear tyre wearing unevenly,on legal limits

Fail 23 Jul 2012 61,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advise both front metal brake pipes corroding

advise front brake discs worn,on min thickness

advise headlamp lenses deteriorating

advise near side front anti-roll bar drop link bent

advise near side rear tyre wearing unevenly,on legal limits

Pass 6 Jul 2011 58,915 miles

EML on

offside and nearside headlamp unit lenses some deterioation

Fail 26 Jul 2010 53,156 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,156 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 46,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 40,297 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 363,345 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 363,345 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,650 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 29,267 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 UJN 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 71.4%.

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 UJN, 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 UJN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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