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SL53 EYM

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,467 mi
Last recorded176,467 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 EYM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 176,467 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 176,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2020 168,503 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 157,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 146,485 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 137,064 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 127,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 127,060 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 115,232 miles

small stone chip in screen

Pass 5 Dec 2014 102,773 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 88,486 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 73,577 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 69,020 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,020 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,322 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,356 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,329 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 41,127 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 28,214 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 15,167 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 13,848 miles

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

Slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

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 EYM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SL53 EYM, 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 EYM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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