CarVerify

Free Car Check

SG53 UVX

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,270 mi
Last recorded116,270 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 UVX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 116,270 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 112,721 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 107,455 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 107,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 102,051 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 102,051 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 May 2017 96,240 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 96,240 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 10 May 2016 88,902 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 80,849 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 80,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 73,993 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 67,153 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 59,524 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 52,262 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,188 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 44,188 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 36,165 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 36,165 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 27,778 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 18,439 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 14,367 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 12,216 miles

screw nail in nearside front tyre also nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 May 2006 11,725 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
Full Ford Fusion reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SG53 UVX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SG53 UVX?

You can check the full history of SG53 UVX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SG53 UVX registered?

SG53 UVX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SG53 UVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 UVX shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG53 UVX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SG53 UVX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.