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SM53 EOO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,540 mi
Last recorded96,540 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 EOO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 96,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Link rod boot slightly split

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Sep 2019 96,540 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Link rod boot slightly split

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 88,943 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box leak of gasses corroding small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake hose pipe ends corroded

power steering pump seeping

Fail 14 Sep 2018 88,943 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded outer front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box leak of gasses corroding small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake hose pipe ends corroded

power steering pump seeping

Pass 13 Sep 2017 83,641 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit.

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted.

slight blow from rear exhaust silencer.

small stone chip on windscreen.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 75,084 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 68,222 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 68,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak at o/s area of engine.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,547 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)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,413 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,362 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,614 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,318 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 27,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,975 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 13,065 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 11,776 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 9,703 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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SM53 EOO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SM53 EOO, 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 EOO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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