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SB53 AXK

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,640 mi
Last recorded162,640 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 AXK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 162,640 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 151,195 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 132,765 miles

coolant below minimum mark

item removed from o/s of windscreen prior to test

o/s/f tyre worn

power steering fluid on minimum mark

rear number plate water damaged very close to excess

Fail 3 Dec 2013 132,765 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant below minimum mark

item removed from o/s of windscreen prior to test

o/s/f tyre worn

power steering fluid on minimum mark

rear number plate water damaged very close to excess

Fail 28 Dec 2012 115,118 miles

Alternator light on

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 115,118 miles

Alternator light on

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 101,978 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 87,295 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 22 Dec 2009 71,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 58,044 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 57,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 43,368 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 25,834 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

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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SB53 AXK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SB53 AXK, 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 SB53 AXK registered?

SB53 AXK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is SB53 AXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB53 AXK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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