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SD53 VVP

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,056 mi
Last recorded104,056 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 104,056 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 104,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 93,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 83,833 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2020 77,722 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 71,073 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 71,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2018 64,993 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 57,037 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 57,037 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,888 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 44,250 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 36,804 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,467 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 32,017 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 28,589 miles

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

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)

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 20 Sep 2011 28,557 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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)

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,133 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 21,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 21,373 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 18,091 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 15,608 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 12,940 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 VVP 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 78.3%.

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 VVP, 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 VVP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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