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SG53 MGX

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,788 mi
Last recorded91,788 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 MGX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 91,788 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 87,758 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 82,979 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 82,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 71,695 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 71,695 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,849 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 48,659 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 48,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,222 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,057 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 36,320 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,679 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,679 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,958 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 29,958 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,115 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 MGX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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