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MX53 SBZ

2003 Ford Excursion

Black Petrol 6800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,858 mi
Last recorded131,858 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Excursion73,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 SBZ
MakeFord
ModelExcursion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,800cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 131,858 miles

FRONT INDICATORS & O/S/R SLIGHT WHITE LIGHT

LOTS OF CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE

Fail 3 Nov 2021 131,753 miles

Brake cable insecure CABLE BROKEN (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT INDICATORS & O/S/R SLIGHT WHITE LIGHT

LOTS OF CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE

Pass 26 Sep 2019 130,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion throughout chassis

Pass 3 Nov 2018 129,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 123,180 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 120,190 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 113,918 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 113,916 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 109,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

offside side step has excessive corrosion around mounting brackets

rear wheels/tyres are not recommended size for vehicle

Fail 26 Mar 2014 109,981 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 5 Jun 2013 109,933 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

nearside inner sill corroded and holed

Fail 17 Apr 2012 109,100 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 95,176 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 95,123 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 68,315 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

nearside wiper blade spilting

Fail 6 Mar 2010 68,135 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.12.4b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.12.4b)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

engine managment lamp on

nearside wiper blade spilting

Fail 10 Mar 2009 57,445 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 57,445 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 53,672 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 43,547 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 43,458 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r handbrake only has half off what n/side has

How Reliable is the Ford Excursion?

Based on 1,014 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
4,705
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Ball joint has excessive play 24
Direction indicator incorrect colour 24
fog lamp not working 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
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MX53 SBZ is a 2003 Ford Excursion in Black with a 6,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Ford Excursion models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 73,766 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 Excursion fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX53 SBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Excursion typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Excursion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MX53 SBZ is a 2003 Ford Excursion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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