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SB53 GSO

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,787 mi
Last recorded88,787 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 88,787 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 88,787 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 83,159 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 76,710 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 76,704 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 69,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 62,232 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 62,226 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 53,800 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 53,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 47,669 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 38,121 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 GSO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GSO, 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 GSO registered?

SB53 GSO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is SB53 GSO safe to buy?

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