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SG53 UXZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

195,859 mi
Last recorded195,859 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 195,859 miles

oil leak

under vehicle is heavily surface corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2019 195,854 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

under vehicle is heavily surface corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2018 192,906 miles

front no plate damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2018 192,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front no plate damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2017 188,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 173,115 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

childseats fitted in rear

Pass 8 Dec 2014 161,461 miles

front to rear and rear brake pipes have been heavily greased up

Fail 29 Nov 2013 146,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 146,702 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 139,059 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 131,002 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 130,954 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 122,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 113,762 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 104,468 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 104,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 88,203 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 64,435 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 UXZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UXZ, 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 UXZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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