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SV53 UOH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,678 mi
Last recorded74,678 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 UOH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 74,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 74,676 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 68,252 miles

Exhaust tail box section corroding

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lense tarnished slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 68,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust tail box section corroding

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lense tarnished slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 60,815 miles

Offside headlamp tarnished slightly

Fail 2 Nov 2017 60,814 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded (7.1.1)

Offside headlamp tarnished slightly

Oil leak gear box area ()

Oil leak sump area ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 55,995 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2015 50,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear going to hose , ( advise change out soon )

Pass 4 Nov 2014 43,582 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 35,695 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 35,695 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 23,617 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 17,280 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 16,202 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 16,202 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 14,724 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 14,724 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 13,245 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 13,244 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 11,423 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 9,061 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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SV53 UOH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV53 UOH, 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 SV53 UOH registered?

SV53 UOH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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