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SG53 UUM

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,974 mi
Last recorded102,974 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 102,974 miles

coolant weep from top hose to head

front tyres 195/55R15 rear tyres 195/60R15

n/s/f tyre 3mm & wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm & perished

pas weep from pump

Fail 8 Jan 2018 102,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

coolant weep from top hose to head

front tyres 195/55R15 rear tyres 195/60R15

n/s/f tyre 3mm & wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm & perished

pas weep from pump

Pass 6 Jan 2017 95,885 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 95,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 89,717 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 89,677 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 86,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 86,552 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 80,583 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 80,583 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 76,840 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 72,804 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/rear bump stop worn

o/s/rear bump stop worn

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 11 May 2012 72,804 miles

slight leak from steering rack

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

n/s/rear bump stop worn

o/s/rear bump stop worn

Pass 28 May 2011 69,717 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 May 2011 69,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 59,607 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 48,290 miles

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

recommend grease brake pipes

Pass 8 Sep 2007 38,077 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 24,356 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 UUM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UUM, 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 UUM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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