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SA53 WTR

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,319 mi
Last recorded72,319 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 72,319 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 63,073 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 61,024 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 59,854 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 58,749 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 57,594 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 56,248 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 56,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 54,979 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,318 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 50,279 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,354 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,837 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,993 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 41,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 40,498 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge. nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 38,681 miles

both rear tyres sidewall slightly damaged. both front wiper blades slightly worn.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 35,615 miles

both rear tyres sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 32,540 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 27,661 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 25,148 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,053 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 WTR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA53 WTR registered?

SA53 WTR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is SA53 WTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 WTR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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