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SB53 VVX

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,861 mi
Last recorded93,861 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 93,861 miles

corrosion rear brake pipes

headlights deteriorating

Fail 23 Apr 2019 93,857 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion rear brake pipes

engine management light on

headlights deteriorating

Pass 17 Apr 2018 86,391 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 peished

engine management light on

Fail 16 Apr 2018 86,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 peished

engine management light on

Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,252 miles

eml on

no high level brake light

Pass 1 Apr 2016 69,718 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 65,962 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 58,847 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,920 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 46,256 miles

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

Nearside rear shock absorber sleeve loose

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 42,988 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 38,390 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,607 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 29,348 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 23,909 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,969 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 VVX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VVX, 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 VVX registered?

SB53 VVX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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