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SH53 FXV

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,150 mi
Last recorded104,150 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 FXV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 104,150 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 86,253 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 May 2020 86,253 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 71,029 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexley (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 67,971 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2017 66,950 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both shock shrouds broken

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck h-light aim/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/etc

Fail 17 Jun 2017 66,950 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both shock shrouds broken

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck h-light aim/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/etc

Pass 22 Jun 2016 58,263 miles

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

lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

parking brake lever shows travel.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 20 Jun 2015 50,678 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off side front metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

parking brake lever shows travel.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 21 Jun 2014 46,784 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off and near side front metal brake pipes show corrosion/pitting.

Fail 21 Jun 2014 46,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off and near side front metal brake pipes show corrosion/pitting.

Pass 22 Jun 2013 43,527 miles

off side front metal brake pipe shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,588 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked and worn to 3mm.

offside front metal brake pipe corroded.

offside rear tyre perished and cracked.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 37,431 miles

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

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

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear upper stop lamp is inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 33,839 miles

off side front metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 13 Jun 2009 29,889 miles

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

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

offside front metal brake pipe corroded.

offside front tyre deep split in tread.

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked and perished.

rear service brakes show increase/decrease inbalance.

Pass 14 Jun 2008 26,193 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 22,702 miles

Coolant leak

extensive parking brake lever travel.

off side front metal brake pipe and off side front flexi-brake hose show fluid contamination.

power assisted steering rack shows fliuid contamination.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 17,215 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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SH53 FXV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SH53 FXV, 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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SH53 FXV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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