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SM53 AOK

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,102 mi
Last recorded106,102 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 AOK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 106,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2020 102,745 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 102,745 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 98,183 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 98,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 98,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 94,759 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 94,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 89,751 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 85,112 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 85,112 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 80,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 80,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 76,635 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 68,886 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 68,885 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 68,485 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 63,454 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 58,972 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 58,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,735 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,100 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 36,100 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SM53 AOK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM53 AOK, 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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SM53 AOK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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