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2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,436 mi
Last recorded135,436 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 OTP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 135,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge scrubbed 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear wheelarch liners fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2017 135,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge scrubbed 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear wheelarch liners fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 128,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 128,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 121,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade split

rear exhaust silencer hanger broken

Pass 11 Sep 2014 116,070 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 116,070 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 108,960 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 108,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 100,831 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 92,288 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,809 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 69,579 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 69,579 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,039 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 42,811 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,302 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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SA53 OTP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SA53 OTP, 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 OTP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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