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ST03 UOP

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 UOP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024
Pass 7 Mar 2023 105,862 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front heat shield insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery light on

front and rear subframes corroded and underbody rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2023 105,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front heat shield insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery light on

front and rear subframes corroded and underbody rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2022 103,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 103,040 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 101,782 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 95,519 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 95,519 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 93,672 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 93,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 91,736 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2017 91,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 89,120 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to near side rear flexhose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front wipers smearing screen

near side rear wheelbearing noisey

Fail 2 Jun 2016 89,120 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear flexhose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to near side rear flexhose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front wipers smearing screen

near side rear wheelbearing noisey

Pass 6 Jun 2015 86,335 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 81,371 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 81,371 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,949 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 77,550 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 77,550 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 76,719 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 69,100 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 62,145 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 62,145 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 56,640 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 49,356 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 39,036 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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ST03 UOP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST03 UOP, 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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ST03 UOP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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