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SH53 FYR

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,786 mi
Last recorded80,786 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 FYR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 80,786 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 80,786 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 76,708 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 76,707 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 72,514 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 68,398 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 68,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 64,427 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2012 58,345 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 May 2011 50,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 May 2010 43,471 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 May 2009 36,262 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 29,840 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 20,182 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 18,351 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 16,032 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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SH53 FYR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SH53 FYR, 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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What year was SH53 FYR registered?

SH53 FYR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is SH53 FYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 FYR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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