MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel Pipe/s corroded through each plastic clip on underside pipes swollen with corrosion ()
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb very dull (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main bean also dull (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded through each plastic clip on underside pipes swollen with corrosion ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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SJ53 TXY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 SJ53 TXY, 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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SJ53 TXY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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