CarVerify

Free Car Check

SG53 YHJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Gold Petrol 1388cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

41,999 mi
Last recorded41,999 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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 YHJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGold
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

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 41,999 miles

Engine management light illuminated on dashboard

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 41,995 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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light illuminated on dashboard

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 40,783 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 40,779 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on edges 195 60 15

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2011 36,827 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 36,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges and on 2mm 195 60 15

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jul 2010 32,821 miles

engine management ligth on

offside rear tyre on 2mm 195 60 15

Fail 16 Jul 2009 29,648 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges 195 60 15

Pass 16 Jul 2009 29,648 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges 195 60 15

Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,214 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 26,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge and on 2mm 195 60 15

Pass 6 Jul 2007 22,865 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge 195 60 15

Pass 5 Jul 2006 20,186 miles

Nearside Outer 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
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 YHJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Gold with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YHJ, 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 YHJ?

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

What year was SG53 YHJ registered?

SG53 YHJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 September 2003.

Is SG53 YHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 YHJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG53 YHJ 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 YHJ. 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.