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SB53 OTV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,435 mi
Last recorded69,435 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 69,435 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f o/s/f/and n/s/r/brake pipes more than slight corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2015 69,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f o/s/f/and n/s/r/brake pipes more than slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2015 63,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,077 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 56,351 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,364 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 51,364 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 45,448 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,972 miles

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,336 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,811 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 23,490 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 22,725 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 OTV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OTV, 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 OTV registered?

SB53 OTV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is SB53 OTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB53 OTV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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