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SY53 UWO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,258 mi
Last recorded92,258 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 UWO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 92,258 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 83,204 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 78,465 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 72,782 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,858 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 65,456 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 65,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 61,605 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 57,903 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 57,903 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,982 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,320 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 30,804 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,804 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 19,589 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 UWO 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UWO, 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 SY53 UWO registered?

SY53 UWO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is SY53 UWO safe to buy?

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