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SG53 MJX

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

106,102 mi
Last recorded106,102 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 MJX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 106,102 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 100,153 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 100,150 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 94,245 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 88,507 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 88,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 85,149 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 85,147 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 84,274 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 82,958 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 80,668 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 79,263 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 78,384 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 78,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 75,466 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 75,466 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,459 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 71,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 67,130 miles

o/s/f brake pipe on limit

Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,703 miles

pads on limit.

Fail 4 Mar 2010 61,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

pads on limit.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 55,270 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,971 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 46,102 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 33,027 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 MJX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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