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SB53 GVN

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,814 mi
Last recorded84,814 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 GVN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 84,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 84,475 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 79,212 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 78,490 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 76,899 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 76,045 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 75,321 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 74,036 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,759 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 70,960 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 64,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 58,019 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,278 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 36,654 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 24,082 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 24,082 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 11,364 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 11,364 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 10,166 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 GVN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB53 GVN registered?

SB53 GVN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is SB53 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB53 GVN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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