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SH53 PYA

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,462 mi
Last recorded104,462 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 104,462 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 99,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 99,424 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o\s and n\s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o\s and n\s (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working o\s and n\s (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2016 95,278 miles

Hi-level stop lamp not working

front to rear, offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroded slightly

Fail 14 Jan 2016 95,278 miles

Hi-level stop lamp not working

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front to rear, offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2015 80,554 miles

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

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

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

slight dampness at power steering pump

Pass 28 Jan 2014 65,605 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 65,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 58,436 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside wiper blade

Fail 16 Jan 2013 58,436 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside wiper blade

Pass 20 Jan 2012 55,826 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 55,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,305 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 50,202 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2009 42,112 miles

near side front ball joint dust cover split

Pass 23 May 2008 33,433 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 33,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 24,271 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 13,464 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 PYA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SH53 PYA, 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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SH53 PYA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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