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SG53 UXB

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,617 mi
Last recorded123,617 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 UXB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 123,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 123,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 116,537 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 116,530 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 110,422 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 110,422 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 86,930 miles

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

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2014 86,923 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 79,838 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 24 Sep 2012 72,304 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 66,204 miles

slight noise from off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Sep 2010 59,666 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 50,495 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,011 miles

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

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

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

damage to vacume air pipe on /bulk head

Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,834 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,568 miles

near side front wheel tyre tread worn on outer edge /

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 UXB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UXB, 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

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What year was SG53 UXB registered?

SG53 UXB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SG53 UXB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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