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SB53 AXO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,549 mi
Last recorded85,549 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 AXO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2021 85,549 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both N/S and O/S (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 70,749 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 70,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 66,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 66,163 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 58,808 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly coroded

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly coroded

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 17 Feb 2017 53,971 miles

Nearside Rear shocker sleeve insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear shocker sleeve insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2016 47,605 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 47,605 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 40,994 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 38,323 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 37,152 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 35,729 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 33,613 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 30,624 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 27,323 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,023 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 17,018 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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SB53 AXO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AXO, 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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SB53 AXO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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