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SG53 YFE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,851 mi
Last recorded72,851 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 YFE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 72,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 64,397 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 57,809 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and rubber perishing and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and rubber perishing and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre rubber cracking and perishing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and rubber perishing and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear cut on inner tyre wall

Rear rear axle bushes starting to perish

Pass 7 Sep 2015 51,425 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 51,418 miles

Centre Rear Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking POROUS METAL PIPE LEAKING (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 51,412 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

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

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

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

near-side rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2014 49,136 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 49,133 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 49,133 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013
Pass 8 Nov 2012 47,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 47,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 45,487 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 42,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 40,610 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,051 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 38,051 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,678 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 29,832 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 23,673 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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SG53 YFE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SG53 YFE, 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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SG53 YFE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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