MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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))
headlights slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
EXHAUST AND MOUNTINGS CORRODED
O/S/F STEEL BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED
P.A.S RACK DAMP
UNDERSIDE GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION
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
front brake pads starting to wear low
front tyre treads starting to wear low
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Powersteering drivebelt starting to frey.
Powersteering rack damp.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was SG53 MDE registered?
SG53 MDE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 September 2003.
Is SG53 MDE safe to buy?
The MOT history for SG53 MDE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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