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SC53 WFH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,773 mi
Last recorded63,773 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 WFH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2022 63,773 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component likely to fail subframe at front badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2021 61,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2021 61,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 59,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear brake back plates showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 17 May 2019 56,800 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 54,383 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened engine gearbox x member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush worn but servicable

Offside Rear trailing arm bush worn but servicable

Pass 12 May 2017 51,778 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 51,778 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 48,618 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 48,587 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Bonding failed in both rear axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Corrosion on both brake pipes along floor of car (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leaking onto Offside front suspension arm

Front Heavy corrosion on all front suspension components

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis corroded near rear axle mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Short pipe covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing for full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and cracking in tread

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis corroded at rear axle mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing and cracking in tread

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Along steering rack (2.3.2)

Rear Corrosion on rear axle

Rear Rear silencer hangers corroded

both front tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

corrosion on exhaust front to rear

Pass 11 May 2015 47,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 46,516 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

fuel pipes showing some corrossion

Pass 17 May 2013 45,717 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 45,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 44,481 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 43,072 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 40,247 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 36,849 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 32,065 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 11 Dec 2007 26,537 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 21,022 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 WFH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SC53 WFH, 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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SC53 WFH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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