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AU53 SXM

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,025 mi
Last recorded128,025 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 SXM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 128,025 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 128,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 120,962 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside headlamp beam image poor

offside headlamp beam out put poor

small chip in windscreen

small cut in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Feb 2015 120,962 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside headlamp beam image poor

offside headlamp beam out put poor

small chip in windscreen

small cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2014 110,600 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Feb 2013 100,593 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both n/s and o/s rear shockabsorber dust covers perrished.

both n/s and o/s rear wing inner trim covers loose.

front brake discs lipped.

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes started to corrode.

n/s/r tyre perrished.

o/s/f brake pipe started to corrode.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 100,593 miles

n/s/r tyre perrished.

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes started to corrode.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both n/s and o/s rear shockabsorber dust covers perrished.

both n/s and o/s rear wing inner trim covers loose.

front brake discs lipped.

o/s/f brake pipe started to corrode.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 91,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s steering rack gaitor twisted

n/s/r tyre inner wall poor condition.195/60x15

Pass 11 Feb 2011 78,041 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 70,696 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 70,696 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 59,960 miles

all metall brake pipes have slight corrosion

nsr of vehicle has panel damage

Fail 17 Feb 2009 59,960 miles

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

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

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

all metall brake pipes have slight corrosion

nsr of vehicle has panel damage

Pass 15 Feb 2008 48,678 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 36,524 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 35,893 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 31,941 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriated

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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AU53 SXM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU53 SXM, 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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AU53 SXM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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