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SM03 VNS

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,659 mi
Last recorded158,659 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 VNS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2021 158,659 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Axle fractured 3 areas (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 145,847 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 145,847 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported main (1.1.11 (d) (i))

both front brake flexy hoses insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2019 128,816 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 128,816 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen head light deteriorated no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen deteriorated no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2018 115,408 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 115,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 113,903 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2017 113,903 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Engine compartment (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 111,302 miles

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

coolant leak

nearside wiper rubber torn

Fail 11 May 2016 111,302 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

coolant leak

coolant level low

nearside wiper rubber torn

Pass 14 May 2015 103,442 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 93,554 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 93,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 85,779 miles

Noise from drive belt area

Reverse light inop

Pass 17 May 2012 73,164 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 63,093 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 53,500 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING SCREEN

HAZE EFFECT SHOWING INSIDE FRONT HEADLAMPS

N/S AND O/S/F BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

N/S AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES AT WHEEL CYLINDERS SHOWING CORROSION

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES TO FLEX HOSES SHOWING CORROSION

Pass 18 May 2009 42,791 miles

dampness at offside of steering rack

nearside front brake pipe corroded/pitted slightly

offside front brake pipe corroded/pitted slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,390 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2MM AT EDGES

O/S/F DOOR STOP/CHECK LOOSE

OUTER COATING SPLITTING AWAY FROM REAR EXHAUST BOX

Fail 25 Jun 2008 33,390 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2MM AT EDGES

O/S/F DOOR STOP/CHECK LOOSE

OUTER COATING SPLITTING AWAY FROM REAR EXHAUST BOX

Pass 15 Jun 2007 23,056 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 15,322 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 VNS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 VNS, 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 VNS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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