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SL53 CUO

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,193 mi
Last recorded135,193 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 CUO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 135,193 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tires close to test limit

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 121,994 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 121,994 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 114,192 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 114,167 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flexy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top bearing worn (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 4 Mar 2016 106,578 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 106,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 97,321 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 97,321 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 91,140 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 81,007 miles

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

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 81,007 miles

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

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

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 14 Feb 2012 68,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

both brake pipes going to rear slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,359 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,047 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 33,102 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 23,044 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 19,455 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 16,623 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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SL53 CUO 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 73.7%.

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 SL53 CUO, 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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SL53 CUO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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