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SG53 YRA

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,690 mi
Last recorded92,690 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 YRA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 92,690 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 87,390 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 87,307 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 81,038 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside bottom ball joint gator poor condition.

Offside bottom ball joint gator poor condition.

Fail 26 Aug 2017 81,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside bottom ball joint gator poor condition.

Offside bottom ball joint gator poor condition.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 74,768 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 67,852 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 1 Sep 2014 59,683 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 59,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,991 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipe in poor condition.

Pass 25 Aug 2012 46,072 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Sep 2010 30,702 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,081 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,163 miles

nearside rear tyre has small cracks on tread

offside rear tyre has smallcracks on tread

Pass 29 Aug 2007 14,027 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 9,747 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 YRA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SG53 YRA, 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 YRA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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