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SD53 GOU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,577 mi
Last recorded112,577 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 GOU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 112,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 97,530 miles

Front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 89,328 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 82,100 miles

both rear shox bump stops split & perished

centre brake & fuel pipes corroded

front & rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f mirror backing missing

Pass 16 Jul 2013 75,574 miles

All brake and fuel pipes corroded

Both rear and O/S/F coil spring corroded

Both rear shock absorber bump stop and covers damaged

Both rear trailing arm bush's perishing

Complete exhaust system corroded

Front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

N/S/R tyre perishing

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2013 75,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All brake and fuel pipes corroded

Both rear and O/S/F coil spring corroded

Both rear shock absorber bump stop and covers damaged

Both rear trailing arm bush's perishing

Complete exhaust system corroded

Front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

N/S/R tyre perishing

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2012 68,232 miles

Brake and fuel pipes corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust mounts and flexi joint corroded

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 59,733 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 48,745 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 46,974 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,358 miles

nsf tyre worn to 2mm.

osf tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,418 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 25,386 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 25,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SD53 GOU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SD53 GOU, 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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SD53 GOU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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