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SM03 XLJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,871 mi
Last recorded48,871 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 XLJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 48,871 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 45,546 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 42,652 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 41,886 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 41,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to rear above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 41,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 40,726 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 39,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 39,068 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 38,105 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 36,930 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 35,557 miles

dampness x2 front shock absorbers

gearbox mount rear splitt slight movement

generall underbody and suspension corrosion

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

surface corrosion and pitting nsr brake pipe

very slight play x2 front wheels suspect rack

Fail 19 May 2016 35,557 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main (3.6.B.2c)

dampness x2 front shock absorbers

gearbox mount rear splitt slight movement

generall underbody and suspension corrosion

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

surface corrosion and pitting nsr brake pipe

very slight play x2 front wheels suspect rack

Pass 22 May 2015 34,097 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 32,515 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 30,648 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 29,036 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 27,152 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 27,152 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 24,785 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 21,597 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 18,549 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 15,036 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 11,505 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 XLJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM03 XLJ registered?

SM03 XLJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is SM03 XLJ safe to buy?

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