MOT Status
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146,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside & Nearside corroded outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges heavily perished cracked near cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges heavily perished cracked near cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside & Nearside corroded outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges heavily perished cracked near cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges heavily perished cracked near cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Unable to test rear seats due to being covered. ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside & Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside & Nearside Upper & Lower (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Upper & lower (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside & Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SA53 UCV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 UCV, 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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What year was SA53 UCV registered?
SA53 UCV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 September 2003.
Is SA53 UCV safe to buy?
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