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SG53 VAX

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,099 mi
Last recorded89,099 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 89,099 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 88,917 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets missing (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 81,590 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 81,587 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 78,392 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 78,392 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 71,577 miles

back exhaust mounting bracket broken on front of back box

n/s/r wheel binding

Fail 9 Dec 2015 71,574 miles

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

back exhaust mounting bracket broken on front of back box

n/s/r wheel binding

Pass 1 Dec 2014 66,453 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Nov 2013 59,970 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Nov 2013 59,970 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Nov 2012 53,664 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Nov 2011 46,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Nov 2011 46,235 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 25 Nov 2010 42,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 42,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2009 39,372 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,403 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 31,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2006 27,772 miles

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

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 VAX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VAX, 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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What year was SG53 VAX registered?

SG53 VAX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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