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SV03 NEU

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,291 mi
Last recorded95,291 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 NEU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 95,291 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 84,035 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 84,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 72,587 miles

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

bolt missing from alternator

Fail 13 Feb 2016 72,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre stop lamp not working

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

bolt missing from alternator

Pass 21 Feb 2015 65,673 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 65,673 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 61,715 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 61,715 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 59,223 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,223 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 57,012 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 57,012 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 54,025 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 54,025 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 51,041 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 48,472 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 43,061 miles

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 2 Apr 2007 43,061 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 1 Apr 2006 30,020 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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SV03 NEU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SV03 NEU, 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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SV03 NEU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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