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SB52 XEH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,280 mi
Last recorded120,280 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 XEH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 120,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin JUST LEGAL! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 109,552 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 109,552 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 104,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between centre and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

washer switch faulty but functioning

Fail 27 Nov 2020 104,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between centre and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

washer switch faulty but functioning

Pass 22 Nov 2019 96,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 96,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 89,827 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust has a slight blow from rear joint

Pass 2 Nov 2017 82,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Nov 2017 82,044 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2016 74,564 miles

Coolant leak from water pump

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 74,544 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component Possible pipes (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak from water pump

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 68,324 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 62,179 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,751 miles

both rear tyres - tread wearing low

o/s/f suspension arm bush - worn and slight play

Pass 29 Oct 2012 48,563 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,796 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 37,479 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 32,399 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 27,513 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 23,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

Pass 8 Nov 2006 17,267 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 13,085 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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SB52 XEH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SB52 XEH, 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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SB52 XEH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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