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SY53 OOD

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,668 mi
Last recorded67,668 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 OOD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2018 67,668 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to axle conditions (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded one at flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded one at flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle fractured *dangerous and should not be driven * (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall has cut on it

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Sills very soft and vehicle heavily corroded underneath on suspension and exhaust and fuel lines etc

Pass 21 Aug 2017 65,075 miles

Corrosion underneath in various places

Fuel filler pipes damp,corroded

Rear shocks corroded

Slight knock at offside rear

Fail 21 Aug 2017 65,075 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion underneath in various places

Fuel filler pipes damp,corroded

Heatshield loose

Offside front inner pad looks low

Rear shocks corroded

Slight knock at offside rear

Pass 26 Aug 2016 62,006 miles

FUEL FILLER PIPES CORRODED

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 26 Aug 2016 62,006 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

FUEL FILLER PIPES CORRODED

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 58,875 miles

General corrosion underneath in line with age of vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,605 miles

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

Front discs slightly worn

Horn slightly grating

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

Rear brakes imbalance

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2013 52,030 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Towball not fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Aug 2013 52,030 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Towball not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,493 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

towbar ball missing

Fail 27 Aug 2012 48,493 miles

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

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

leak at rear exhaust box joint

n/s/f tyre on 2.00mm tread depth

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre on 2.00mm tread depth

towbar ball missing

Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,969 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

noted..... the metal brake pipes at the front and rear are slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 42,070 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 42,070 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,303 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 34,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 30,220 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 30,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,659 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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SY53 OOD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SY53 OOD, 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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SY53 OOD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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