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SG53 YFT

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,410 mi
Last recorded92,410 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 92,410 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe up to first join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe up to first join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear seat belt not inspected

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 25 Mar 2019 92,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe up to first join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe up to first join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear seat belt not inspected

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 Mar 2018 77,354 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 77,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

WIPERS NOT TESTED

Pass 14 Apr 2017 71,714 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 71,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S & O/S HEADLIGHTS POOR IMAGES, O/S HEADLIGHT POOR OUT PUT

N/S & O/S HEADLIGHTS POOR IMAGES, O/S HEADLIGHT POOR OUT PUT

Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,623 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS POOR IMAGES

Fail 11 Apr 2016 65,623 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS POOR IMAGES

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,425 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 60,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 53,638 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 51,626 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 51,626 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,808 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 49,808 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 44,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

washer switch faulty

Fail 8 Jun 2010 44,769 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

washer switch faulty

Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,884 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 34,763 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 29,635 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,024 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 26,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YFT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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