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SA53 OUB

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,345 mi
Last recorded99,345 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 OUB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 99,345 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouded over, weak beam patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower engine stabiliser mounting bush deteriorated

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable rack end bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner sills corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axle bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 99,205 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side of tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouded over, weak beam patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower engine stabiliser mounting bush deteriorated

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable rack end bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner sills corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axle bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 93,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Tank filler pipes ()

Nearside Steering component deformed but serviceable rack end appears slightly bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 93,194 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced possibly incorrectly fitted bulb (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Tank filler pipes ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering component deformed but serviceable rack end appears slightly bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 87,182 miles

All tyres worn and cracking/perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear, both either side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Headlight lenses deteriorated, but light output not greatly reduced

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 87,182 miles

All tyres worn and cracking/perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear, both either side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Headlight lenses deteriorated, but light output not greatly reduced

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 81,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2016 81,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure friction material detached from back plate (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 76,659 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Sep 2014 72,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2013 66,990 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exh corroded rear

Pass 9 Sep 2013 66,990 miles

exh corroded rear

Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,234 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,388 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,508 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,634 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 21,352 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,209 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 OUB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OUB, 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 OUB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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