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SW53 EEA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,654 mi
Last recorded136,654 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 EEA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2017 136,654 miles

Brake cable insecure handbrake not fitted correct fouling on fuel tank (3.5.1d)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights poor haze (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked axle corroded (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

car has general corrosion

temp repair rear exhaust bracket

Pass 11 Nov 2016 126,775 miles

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

condition of rear exhaust mount

rust rear chassis and axle

Pass 4 Nov 2015 112,335 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2015 112,060 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 97,022 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 84,716 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 80,929 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 75,691 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 68,720 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 61,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 54,153 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 45,201 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 45,201 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 32,001 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 32,001 miles

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

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

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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SW53 EEA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 SW53 EEA, 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 SW53 EEA registered?

SW53 EEA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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