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SB53 KRJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,996 mi
Last recorded151,996 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 KRJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 151,996 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess wear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2020 151,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess wear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2019 148,114 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter deteriorating

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorating

reverse light not working

tape on dash

Fail 23 Aug 2019 148,113 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorating

reverse light not working

unable to inspect operation of headlamp levelling devise due to beam image

Pass 25 Aug 2018 140,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 126,194 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 108,369 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 102,055 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 102,053 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 95,587 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 86,913 miles

o/s/r bump stop deteriorated

Gearbox mounting defective

both rear brake pipes corroded

centre to rear brake pipe corroded

unable to dertermine condition of front brake pipes due to grease

Fail 19 Nov 2013 86,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

both rear brake pipes corroded

centre to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/r bump stop deteriorated

unable to dertermine condition of front brake pipes due to grease

Pass 20 Nov 2012 74,920 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,515 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 39,937 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 33,142 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,797 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 25,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 17,695 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 9,920 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 KRJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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