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SCZ 5321

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,546 mi
Last recorded162,546 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCZ 5321
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 162,546 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamps deteriorated. beam images poor

nearside front tyre slightly worn on tread edges and has slight sidewall damage

Fail 18 Jul 2017 162,546 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamps deteriorated. beam images poor

nearside front tyre slightly worn on tread edges and has slight sidewall damage

Pass 26 Apr 2016 145,301 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

power steering belt worn and cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2015 126,357 miles

Oil leak

Poor beam image both headlamps

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 126,356 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Poor beam image both headlamps

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 108,607 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 92,890 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 92,883 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 5321 is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SCZ 5321, 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 SCZ 5321 registered?

SCZ 5321 is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 April 2003.

Is SCZ 5321 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCZ 5321 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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