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SB53 VEY

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,302 mi
Last recorded118,302 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 VEY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 118,302 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 117,289 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 114,697 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 111,413 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 108,677 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 108,677 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 101,342 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 92,352 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

nearside front tyre has damaged to inner sidewall , but no cord exposed

Fail 9 Jan 2015 92,352 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

nearside front tyre has damaged to inner sidewall , but no cord exposed

Pass 9 Jan 2014 84,290 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 84,288 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 81,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both head light aim patterns slightly distorted

Fail 31 Jan 2012 78,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 78,677 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 11,431 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 93,671 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 76,960 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 59,022 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 41,258 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 VEY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VEY, 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 VEY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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