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SG53 MKA

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

74,076 mi
Last recorded74,076 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 MKA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,076 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 74,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 68,376 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 68,376 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,104 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 63,102 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 57,302 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 57,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 50,261 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 54,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,212 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 45,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 36,452 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 36,445 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,699 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 19,535 miles

bonnet catch requires attention on secondry catch need tp push heavily to open, requires new latch

hand brake and footbrake require adjustment

Fail 6 Sep 2006 19,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

bonnet catch requires attention on secondry catch need tp push heavily to open, requires new latch

hand brake and footbrake require adjustment

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 MKA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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