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SB53 PJO

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

66,818 mi
Last recorded66,818 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 66,818 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 66,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1956015 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956015 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 59,960 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 59,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 54,072 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 54,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 52,484 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 52,482 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,334 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 50,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 47,482 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 45,131 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 42,125 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 42,125 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 39,193 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2012 39,143 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2011 35,602 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,504 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 31,493 miles

N/S Headlamp Beam Image Very Poor

N/S/F Seat Insecure

Bonnet Catch Very Poor

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

O/S Headlamp Beam Image Very Poor

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 31,482 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Bonnet Catch Very Poor

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/S Headlamp Beam Image Very Poor

N/S/F Seat Insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

O/S Headlamp Beam Image Very Poor

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,039 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 26,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 20,379 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 13,931 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 10,229 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 PJO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PJO, 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 PJO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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