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SA53 OMV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,814 mi
Last recorded108,814 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 OMV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 108,814 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front 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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 108,789 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front 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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 98,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 98,249 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 89,031 miles

Exhaust heat flexi loose round exhaust pipe

Front foglamps not working

Nearside Front wing mirror glass broken round backing plate

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose round shocker

Offside Front brake pipe rusty

Offside Rear shocker cover loose round shocker

Fail 8 Sep 2018 89,030 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat flexi loose round exhaust pipe

Front foglamps not working

Nearside Front wing mirror glass broken round backing plate

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose round shocker

Offside Front brake pipe rusty

Offside Rear shocker cover loose round shocker

Pass 8 Sep 2017 79,841 miles

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

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

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

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

service brake 54%

Pass 16 Sep 2016 71,786 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge devoid of tread/outer edge excess wear

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre excess wear inner edge

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 64,634 miles

Offside Front steelbrake pipe starting to corrode

front to rear steelbrakepipes corroding

headlamp beam images starting to deteriate

Fail 14 Sep 2015 64,634 miles

Offside Front steelbrake pipe starting to corrode

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

front to rear steelbrakepipes corroding

headlamp beam images starting to deteriate

Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,048 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Pass 20 Aug 2013 51,992 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 17 Sep 2012 49,553 miles

offside rear brake pipe to the flexi slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,096 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 46,095 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 42,167 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,193 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,467 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,839 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 26,349 miles

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

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

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 OMV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SA53 OMV, 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 OMV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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