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SM53 YZB

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,530 mi
Last recorded104,530 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 104,530 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules in parts coated (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded in parts coated (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 104,530 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules in parts coated (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded in parts coated (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 96,651 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 96,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 88,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

nearside front wheeltrim damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2014 88,141 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

engine diag lamp displaying a fault

exhaust centre rear corroded

nearside front wheeltrim damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2013 78,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 66,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

exhaust centre and rear corroded

front brake pads wearing

nsf wheeltrim damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,469 miles

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

Offside front outer sidewall chipped

Pass 10 May 2010 43,036 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 May 2010 43,036 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2009 35,111 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 32,124 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 25,645 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 19,819 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 YZB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YZB, 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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What year was SM53 YZB registered?

SM53 YZB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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