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SH53 PXC

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,844 mi
Last recorded55,844 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 PXC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 55,844 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 55,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 53,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 53,113 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 53,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 45,435 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 40,861 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2013 36,268 miles

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 30 Oct 2012 35,328 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 35,328 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 33,055 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 28,560 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 25,461 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 22,433 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 22,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,071 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 20,071 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,613 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 PXC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH53 PXC, 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

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What year was SH53 PXC registered?

SH53 PXC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is SH53 PXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 PXC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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