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SC52 HXW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,794 mi
Last recorded52,794 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 HXW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 52,794 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 52,768 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp hanging down, insecure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 50,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front shock absobers & front hubs corroded

exhaust rear box rear metal mount bracket badly corroded.

inner side wall of n/s/f tyre badly scuffed

Pass 23 Sep 2020 50,318 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front shockabsorbers & front hubs corroded.

exhaust rear box rear metal mount bracket corroded.

Fail 9 Sep 2020 50,316 miles

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

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s bottom ball joint boot split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front shockabsorbers & front hubs corroded.

exhaust rear box rear metal mount bracket corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 49,898 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front shocksbsorbers & front hubs corroded.

both head lamp lenses deteriorated.

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

n/s bottom ball joint dust boot damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 4 Sep 2018 49,337 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front shockabsorbers & front hubs corroded.

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

head lamp lenses deteriorated.

n/s bottom ball joint dust boot damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,808 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 47,966 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 47,230 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 46,549 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,943 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 45,193 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 45,193 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,284 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,301 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,171 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,135 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 29,016 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,680 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 23,680 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 18,066 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 17,765 miles

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

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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SC52 HXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 SC52 HXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC52 HXW registered?

SC52 HXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 February 2003.

Is SC52 HXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC52 HXW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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