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SB53 VCV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,269 mi
Last recorded60,269 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 60,269 miles

front bumper damage

off side rear quarter glass broken

Fail 30 Jan 2017 60,255 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60r15 (4.1.D.1a)

front bumper damage

off side rear quarter glass broken

Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,937 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 58,937 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 56,731 miles

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

Front bumper cracked.

Near side rear wheel trim missing.

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,731 miles

Front bumper cracked.

Near side rear wheel trim missing.

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 54,616 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front bumper damage

Fail 30 Jul 2012 54,067 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,067 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 52,846 miles

A.C.SYSTEM IN-OPERATIVE

BOOT AND REAR BUMPER ADRIFT

FRONT BRAKE DISC LIPPED

N/S/F WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R TYRE PUNCTURE

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR BRAKE SHOES VERY DIRTY,ADVISE DE-GLAZE

Pass 1 Aug 2011 52,846 miles

A.C.SYSTEM IN-OPERATIVE

BOOT AND REAR BUMPER ADRIFT

FRONT BRAKE DISC LIPPED

N/S/F WHEEL TRIM MISSING

O/S/R TYRE PUNCTURE

REAR BRAKE SHOES VERY DIRTY,ADVISE DE-GLAZE

Pass 31 Jul 2010 51,949 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 50,857 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 48,952 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 48,952 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 36,425 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 15,280 miles

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

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

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 VCV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

SB53 VCV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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The MOT history for SB53 VCV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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