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SC53 CJX

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,592 mi
Last recorded104,592 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 CJX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 May 2019 104,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking filler neck steel pipe to rubber on tank corroded and weeping fuel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside rear shock absorber top covers perished causing them to drop down not protecting chrome rod

Pass 2 Jun 2018 95,682 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 87,060 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 81,692 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 81,692 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 76,582 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 76,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 71,384 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 10 Mar 2014 71,384 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Feb 2013 66,376 miles

OSR tyre on 2mm and starting to crack

Pass 21 Jan 2012 60,866 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 49,829 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 49,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,912 miles

FRONT TYRES WRONG SIZE COMPARED TO REAR AXLE

Pass 6 Feb 2009 32,953 miles

nearside rear shocker top cover loose

Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,561 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,896 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 21,896 miles

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

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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SC53 CJX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC53 CJX, 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 SC53 CJX registered?

SC53 CJX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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