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SA53 BXX

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,181 mi
Last recorded119,181 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 BXX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 119,181 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 119,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 105,695 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 105,695 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 105,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 99,659 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 95,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 81,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 81,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2013 72,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r tyre has cracking to outer sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r tyre has cracking to outer sidewall

Pass 5 Sep 2012 64,084 miles

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

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

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)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Sep 2012 64,084 miles

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

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

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)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,145 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 50,963 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 43,031 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,031 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,778 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 17,852 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SA53 BXX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SA53 BXX, 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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SA53 BXX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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