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SP53 PNE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,360 mi
Last recorded116,360 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 PNE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 116,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 107,181 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 107,181 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 96,966 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 96,966 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 86,206 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 86,206 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 76,788 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 76,788 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 64,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake pads aprox 5mm remaining

Pass 7 Aug 2008 64,830 miles

front brake pads aprox 5mm remaining

Pass 21 Aug 2007 53,804 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 31 Aug 2006 42,249 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 42,249 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SP53 PNE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PNE, 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 PNE registered?

SP53 PNE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SP53 PNE safe to buy?

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