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ST03 XMM

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,818 mi
Last recorded128,818 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 128,818 miles

Slight corrosion front suspension subframe & arms, rear axle, inner sills & fuel filler pipework.

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 119,177 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 116,868 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 108,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Apr 2013 108,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 100,607 miles

both rear springs corroded

exhaust front pipe corroded

front brake pipe corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

move obstruction in windscreen

nearside rear brake slightly tight to turn by hand

nearside rear handbrake cable has slight restricted movmment

slight play in offside steering arm

slight play in rear gear box mount

tyre size 195/60/15

Fail 20 Mar 2012 100,606 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear springs corroded

exhaust front pipe corroded

front brake pipe corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

move obstruction in windscreen

nearside rear brake slightly tight to turn by hand

nearside rear handbrake cable has slight restricted movmment

slight play in offside steering arm

slight play in rear gear box mount

tyre size 195/60/15

Pass 17 Mar 2011 93,045 miles

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

obstruction in windscreen

plastic on offside rear seat belt piller cut away

rear springs corroded

slight leak from offside drive shaft seal

suspect slight leak from injector area

tyre size 195/60/15

Fail 17 Mar 2011 93,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

obstruction in windscreen

plastic on offside rear seat belt piller cut away

rear springs corroded

slight leak from offside drive shaft seal

suspect slight leak from injector area

tyre size 195/60/15

Pass 15 Apr 2010 87,794 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 71,167 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 59,335 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 59,335 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 53,664 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 43,736 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 XMM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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