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SJ53 TYH

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,053 mi
Last recorded114,053 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 TYH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2023 114,053 miles

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 111,117 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 111,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 104,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 98,730 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 93,439 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,530 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 85,031 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 81,092 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 75,461 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 75,450 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 66,255 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 60,534 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,584 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 57,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 53,364 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 47,585 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,170 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 40,895 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 40,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 35,801 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 28,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyre tread surfaces are wearing low on edges.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,780 miles

both front tyre tread surfaces are wearing low on edges.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 21,036 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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SJ53 TYH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TYH, 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 SJ53 TYH registered?

SJ53 TYH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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