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SM03 XNB

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

76,732 mi
Last recorded76,732 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 XNB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 76,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 76,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 73,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak under.

Fail 20 Aug 2020 73,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak under.

Pass 14 Aug 2019 71,770 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 70,425 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 70,425 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 68,612 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 68,559 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 66,665 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 66,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,938 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 64,930 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 62,601 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 59,850 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 57,835 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 56,958 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 54,239 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 48,134 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 44,393 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,968 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 41,968 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 27,645 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 12,343 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 12,343 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 XNB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XNB, 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 XNB registered?

SM03 XNB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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