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SM53 FPL

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,813 mi
Last recorded92,813 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 FPL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 92,813 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 85,344 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 85,337 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 82,501 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 82,501 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 77,172 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 77,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 70,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 69,500 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 67,662 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 62,022 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,108 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,757 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 40,341 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 31,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 31,991 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 23,971 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 FPL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FPL, 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 FPL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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