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SH53 PXD

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,191 mi
Last recorded87,191 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 87,191 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear axel mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 83,251 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 83,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 80,187 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle beam mount - nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 76,742 miles

Brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2017 76,742 miles

Brake pipes have surface corrosion

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,047 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 75,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 73,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2015 73,397 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,548 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 69,515 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 57,896 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,565 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 40,431 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 40,431 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

front discs and pads worn

Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,715 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 31,159 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 31,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 26,472 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 26,472 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 21,041 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 PXD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PXD, 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 SH53 PXD registered?

SH53 PXD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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