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SM53 EUH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,210 mi
Last recorded102,210 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 EUH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 102,210 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 101,695 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 99,461 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 96,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 96,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 92,750 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded bracket broken

Pass 23 Oct 2020 92,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc starting to lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc starting to lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

lower engine mount/gearbox mount rubber bush is split

Fail 23 Oct 2020 92,679 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights are cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc starting to lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc starting to lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

lower engine mount/gearbox mount rubber bush is split

Pass 24 Apr 2019 83,159 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 79,354 miles

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

parking brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,257 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 68,520 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 65,672 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 61,198 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,514 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 54,907 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 51,623 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 45,879 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 37,640 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 28,781 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 20,696 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 17,516 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 EUH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 EUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM53 EUH registered?

SM53 EUH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is SM53 EUH safe to buy?

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