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ST03 UPE

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,833 mi
Last recorded147,833 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 UPE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 147,833 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside rear chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake travel slightly high

offside front steering arm as play in joint

Fail 20 Apr 2017 147,833 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside rear chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake travel slightly high

offside front steering arm as play in joint

Pass 5 Apr 2016 138,187 miles

front brake hoses ferrules corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 127,947 miles

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 112,608 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 101,500 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2013 101,496 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rack gaiter twisted

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 86,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 79,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 73,721 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2009 61,958 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 61,958 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 49,768 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,438 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 29,616 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,616 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 UPE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST03 UPE, 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 UPE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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