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SB53 OVY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,812 mi
Last recorded100,812 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 100,812 miles

Both front tyres have worn to 3mm [195/65/15v]

Both rear coil springs are very corroded at base

Front pads appear low

Ns front wheel is bent

Pass 3 Mar 2014 93,986 miles

Both nearside wheel rims damaged/dented

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 1 Mar 2013 82,436 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,414 miles

E.M.L ON

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 1 Mar 2011 65,328 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 58,027 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 50,826 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 50,826 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 43,511 miles

advise o/s/f sill damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2007 31,113 miles

front number plate starting to deterioate

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 OVY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OVY, 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 OVY registered?

SB53 OVY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is SB53 OVY safe to buy?

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