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SL53 YEY

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,729 mi
Last recorded82,729 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 82,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 74,296 miles

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

rear both sides to flexy hoses brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2012 74,216 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 63,824 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 51,152 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,152 miles

Front 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 2 Jul 2009 36,500 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 22,821 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 20,822 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SIDEWALLS STARTING TO CRACK

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 15,013 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 YEY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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