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SB53 EKT

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,784 mi
Last recorded92,784 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 EKT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 92,784 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 92,784 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 86,080 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 86,080 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 79,287 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 79,283 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 72,806 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 65,491 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 56,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 56,042 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 EKT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EKT, 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 EKT registered?

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

Is SB53 EKT safe to buy?

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