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SB53 KOD

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,206 mi
Last recorded73,206 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 73,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 70,978 miles

Front 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))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 69,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 66,299 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 62,162 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 58,690 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 58,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 54,698 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 51,133 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable both (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing cracks outer walls but not deep enough to reach through the cords or ply (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 51,133 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable both (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing cracks outer walls but not deep enough to reach through the cords or ply (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 50,685 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cracks outer and inner wall but not showing any cords or ply (4.1.E.1)

front of the vehicle has some corrosion to the chassis and its components

Pass 12 Mar 2016 49,618 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,525 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2014 47,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2013 46,941 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 45,852 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,243 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 39,017 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 19,223 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 10,853 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 6,647 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 KOD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KOD, 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 KOD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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