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SP53 GTF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,212 mi
Last recorded77,212 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 GTF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 77,212 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 75,238 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 75,238 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 70,508 miles

all brake pipes have been heavly coated with grease and cannot be checked properly

Fail 18 Jan 2017 70,508 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front oiffside (8.2.3)

all brake pipes have been heavly coated with grease and cannot be checked properly

Pass 12 Jan 2016 65,724 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 65,782 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 61,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 60,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 555,886 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 55,886 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

e,m.l. on

exhaust hitting off metal hanger

Pass 11 Dec 2012 50,400 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 45,222 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 40,690 miles

cracking on sidewall of n/s/r tyre

tyre size (195/60x125).

Pass 8 Jan 2010 35,467 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 33,232 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 33,232 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 26,044 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 21,845 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 21,286 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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SP53 GTF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP53 GTF, 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 SP53 GTF registered?

SP53 GTF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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