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2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,422 mi
Last recorded112,422 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 URL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 112,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 112,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 105,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 98,211 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 98,211 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 91,040 miles

Front headlights deteriorated

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated & starting to blow (BORDERLINE)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 90,979 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front headlights deteriorated

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated & starting to blow (BORDERLINE)

Pass 27 May 2015 83,562 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (2MM)

Headlights slightly deteriorated

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside wiper smearing

Fail 27 May 2015 83,562 miles

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (2MM)

Headlights slightly deteriorated

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside wiper smearing

Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,858 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Front headlights deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2014 75,829 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Front headlights deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2013 68,143 miles

front brake discs worn and have large corrosion lips

n/s/f brake pipe coated in grease

rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 31 May 2013 68,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

exhaust rear heatsheild loose

front brake discs worn and have large corrosion lips

intermittent squeak from belt area

n/s/f brake pipe coated in grease

rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 59,460 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2011 50,365 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 50,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 40,961 miles

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

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

n/s/f jacking point cover missing

o/s/f window trim missing

Fail 2 Jun 2010 40,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f jacking point cover missing

o/s/f window trim missing

Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,247 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 28,246 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 22,786 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 18,052 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 URL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 URL, 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 URL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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