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SM03 ULE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,482 mi
Last recorded95,482 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 ULE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 95,482 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 95,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system fouling Excessively light (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 87,962 miles

Front No.Plate starting to deteriorate. Slight corrosion in brake pipes at rear (previously waxed/greased), fuel filler pipework & front brake discs on insides. Headlamp lenses starting to tarnish. Slight wear in steering rack.

Rear shock absorber dust covers loose.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 80,789 miles

Slight corrosion brake pipes at rear, fuel filler/breather pipes. Slight wear in steering rack. Headlamp lenses starting to tarnish. Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose. Front No.Plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 73,291 miles

Slight corrosion rear brake pipes & fuel filler assembly. Headlamp lenses slightly tarnished.

Fail 28 Sep 2012 73,291 miles

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

Slight corrosion rear brake pipes & fuel filler assembly. Headlamp lenses slightly tarnished.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,955 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Slight corrosion in fuel filler/breather assembly.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 60,259 miles

Slight wear in steering rack. Slight corrosion front & rear brake pipes - greased.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 51,569 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 42,760 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,760 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 34,023 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,774 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 ULE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ULE, 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 ULE registered?

SM03 ULE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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The MOT history for SM03 ULE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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