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SA53 ODM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,656 mi
Last recorded86,656 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 ODM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 86,656 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 81,830 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 81,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 77,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/r spring corroded

o/s/f spring corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2020 77,576 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r spring corroded

o/s/f spring corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 73,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2019 73,674 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 68,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 61,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 56,501 miles

exhaust hanger at backbox is broken

Fail 31 Oct 2016 56,501 miles

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

exhaust hanger at backbox is broken

Pass 4 Nov 2015 50,557 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 50,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 47,180 miles

Both Offside Rear Brake Pipes Corroding.

Fuel Filler Pipes Corroding.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 42,239 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 37,005 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 32,103 miles

Nearside Front 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)

both rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 15 Nov 2010 29,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 29,493 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 26,068 miles

both rear coil springs corroding.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 22,484 miles

Both Rear Coil Springs Corroding.

Both Rear Tyres Close To Minimum Tread Depth.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 19,116 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Powersteering rack has slight leak of fluid.

Pass 22 Nov 2006 15,612 miles

Advise brake service.

Advise front wiper blades deteriorating.

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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SA53 ODM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SA53 ODM, 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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SA53 ODM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is SA53 ODM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 ODM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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