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SG53 YHZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,331 mi
Last recorded116,331 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 116,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 116,323 miles

Emissions not tested co and hc too high to continue (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no defined beam (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no defined beam (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 111,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 111,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 108,091 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 108,091 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 102,000 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 102,000 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 96,488 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 96,488 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 90,531 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 90,525 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front half of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,637 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 76,799 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 70,389 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 70,389 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,828 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 61,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 56,158 miles

body damage.

corrsion to exhaust.

handbrake travel just acceptable.

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

o/s/r road wheel inner rim damaged..

removed items from drivers view.

surface rust to brake pipes.

Fail 1 May 2012 56,158 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

body damage.

corrsion to exhaust.

handbrake travel just acceptable.

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

o/s/r road wheel inner rim damaged..

removed items from drivers view.

surface rust to brake pipes.

Pass 19 May 2011 49,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 43,148 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 43,148 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 39,984 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake approaching reserve travel

offside front floor section has slight damage

Pass 31 Dec 2007 35,369 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 27,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

advise rear bumper slightly damaged

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 YHZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 YHZ, 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 YHZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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