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SG53 MDE

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

112,515 mi
Last recorded112,515 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 MDE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 112,515 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 106,924 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 106,912 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 100,512 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 95,610 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 90,212 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 84,439 miles

headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2019 78,329 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 73,090 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 67,643 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 61,378 miles

EXHAUST AND MOUNTINGS CORRODED

O/S/F STEEL BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED

P.A.S RACK DAMP

UNDERSIDE GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 24 Sep 2015 61,378 miles

EXHAUST AND MOUNTINGS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F STEEL BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED

P.A.S RACK DAMP

UNDERSIDE GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 24 Sep 2014 56,890 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

front tyre treads starting to wear low

Pass 13 Sep 2013 53,469 miles

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

Powersteering drivebelt starting to frey.

Powersteering rack damp.

Pass 1 Sep 2012 50,520 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,458 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 48,458 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 44,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 44,810 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 39,475 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 33,560 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 21,462 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 15,885 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 MDE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SG53 MDE, 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 MDE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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