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SG53 CHN

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,319 mi
Last recorded145,319 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 CHN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 145,319 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 145,319 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 131,033 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

Fail 20 May 2019 131,033 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

Pass 18 May 2018 122,765 miles

brake pedal rubber worn on the edge

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 May 2018 122,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn on the edge

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

reverse light not working

Pass 19 May 2017 115,441 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

Fail 19 May 2017 115,441 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported two of the three rubber mounts broken (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

nearside wiper blade split on ends

Pass 20 May 2016 107,863 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 May 2016 107,863 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to headlight deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 100,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 22 May 2015 100,250 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front check strap securing bolts loose

Pass 17 May 2014 92,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear shockabsorber dust covers loose on its shaft and bumpstops deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2014 92,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear shockabsorber dust covers loose on its shaft and bumpstops deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2013 83,344 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back box deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 20 May 2013 83,344 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back box deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 74,896 miles

corrosion o/s rear brake pipe

steering rack damp

corrosion ns front brake pipe

corrosion o/s front brake pipe

corrosion exhaust tail pipe

corrosion n/s rear brake pipe

corrosion n/s rear coil spring

Fail 21 May 2012 74,896 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion exhaust tail pipe

corrosion n/s rear brake pipe

corrosion n/s rear brake pipe

corrosion n/s rear coil spring

corrosion ns front brake pipe

corrosion o/s front brake pipe

corrosion o/s rear brake pipe

steering rack damp

Pass 23 May 2011 66,663 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2010 57,926 miles

both rear shockabsorber bump stops broken causing dust shields to be insecure

Pass 11 May 2009 46,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 May 2009 46,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

auxillary drive belt starting to fray

Pass 14 May 2008 37,442 miles

pin hole rear ex box

Pass 14 May 2007 27,865 miles

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

general corrossion around chassis and metal fuel and brake lines.

rear n/s tyre ageing

Pass 16 May 2006 25,197 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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SG53 CHN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SG53 CHN, 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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SG53 CHN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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