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SCZ 2044

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

151,696 mi
Last recorded151,696 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCZ 2044
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 151,696 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 148,779 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jul 2023 145,919 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 143,330 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 139,159 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 139,075 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front lights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis next to rear axle mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 135,329 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

engine oil leak

Pass 22 May 2019 131,130 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 131,130 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 May 2018 126,956 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 121,677 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 121,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 115,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 108,990 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 103,112 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 99,490 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 93,273 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 86,506 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 80,477 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 74,823 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 69,376 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 57,906 miles

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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SCZ 2044 is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SCZ 2044, 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 SCZ 2044 registered?

SCZ 2044 is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is SCZ 2044 safe to buy?

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