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SD53 VUN

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,051 mi
Last recorded126,051 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 VUN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 126,051 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 124,243 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 124,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 122,612 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 117,286 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 107,887 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 107,887 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 99,821 miles

Coolant leak

Gearbox mounting rubber split

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2017 99,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

Gearbox mounting rubber split

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2016 91,927 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 91,927 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear shock absorber weak

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 78,538 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,375 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)

both rear shock absorber bump stop sleeves insecure

dampness around power steering pump area

Fail 25 Sep 2014 72,375 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear shock absorber bump stop sleeves insecure

dampness around power steering pump area

Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,846 miles

both rear shock absorber dust cover sleeves insecure

dampness around power steering pump

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2012 60,989 miles

both rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

front brake imbalance 25%

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Sep 2011 54,952 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

dampness around power steering pump

Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,904 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,992 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 43,992 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,819 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 29,479 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 22,188 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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SD53 VUN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VUN, 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 VUN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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