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SL53 OGC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

126,351 mi
Last recorded126,351 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 OGC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2017 126,351 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 109,714 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 109,696 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 92,754 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 78,805 miles

lower engine tie bar bush worn

Fail 21 Feb 2014 78,805 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lower engine tie bar bush worn

Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,603 miles

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

exhaust silencer corrosion noted

slight coolant leak at header tank

Fail 19 Feb 2013 69,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

exhaust silencer corrosion noted

slight coolant leak at header tank

Pass 17 Feb 2012 64,280 miles

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

slight leak at oil filter

Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,900 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 56,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 50,835 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 50,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,590 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 43,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 33,525 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 33,525 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres getting low

offside rear tyre low plus cracking in tread

Pass 21 Feb 2007 21,398 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,785 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)

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 OGC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OGC, 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 OGC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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