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SM53 YYT

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,606 mi
Last recorded99,606 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 YYT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 99,606 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 93,504 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 84,135 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 74,713 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 64,506 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 60,593 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 60,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 56,304 miles

Various metal brake pipes corroding.

Fail 15 Jan 2015 56,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 52,176 miles

N/s/f tyre is wearing low on outer edge & has damage to sidewall.

Fail 16 Jan 2014 52,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

N/s/f tyre is wearing low on outer edge & has damage to sidewall.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 47,925 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 47,925 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 43,977 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,506 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 20 Feb 2009 36,462 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,487 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,944 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 18,556 miles

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

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 YYT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YYT, 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 YYT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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