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SB53 EMK

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

57,654 mi
Last recorded57,654 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 EMK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 57,654 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both,lenses cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fuei tank strap weakened by corrosion

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front mirror been repaird.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre age related cracking.

Fail 29 Aug 2018 57,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center & back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering component fouling resevoir lnsecure (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both,lenses cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fuei tank strap weakened by corrosion

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front mirror been repaird.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre age related cracking.

Pass 29 Aug 2018 57,654 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 54,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 54,401 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both. (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,135 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Aug 2016 49,135 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/mirror been repaired.

Fail 13 Aug 2015 45,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/mirror been repaired.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 42,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s.mirror been repaired.

Fail 30 Aug 2014 42,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s.mirror been repaired.

Pass 17 Aug 2013 39,668 miles

general corrosion to exhaust.

Fail 17 Aug 2013 39,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

general corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 37,440 miles

o/s mirror been repaired.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 37,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s mirror been repaired.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 34,834 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 34,819 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,523 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,027 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 30,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,210 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 13,207 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 13,207 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 1,588 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 1,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 506 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 EMK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 EMK, 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 EMK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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