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SJ53 TZK

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,111 mi
Last recorded68,111 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 68,111 miles

Battery clamp insecure.

Fuel filler pipes corroding.

Power steering rack area damp.

Transmission casing area damp.

Fail 1 Feb 2017 68,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering rack area damp.

Transmission casing area damp.

Battery clamp insecure.

Fuel filler pipes corroding.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,299 miles

Both front brake hoses centre ferrule corroded.

Exhaust tail silence bracket broken.

Mist of fluid at power steering pump.

Mist of oil at gearbox

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 64,656 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded.

both tail silencer brackets corroded.

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 63,123 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 63,123 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 61,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 61,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 59,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight mist of fluid at powersteering rack.

oil filter corroded.

oil leak at gearbox.

wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 55,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear coil springs corroded.

light mist of fluid at powersteering rack.

Fail 15 Feb 2011 55,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear coil springs corroded.

exhaust heat shield loose.

light mist of fluid at powersteering rack.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 54,783 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 51,425 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 51,425 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge To Minimum Legal Tread Depth Of 1.6mm.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wiper Blades Deteriorating.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 43,090 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 36,333 miles

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

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

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 TZK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SJ53 TZK, 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 TZK registered?

SJ53 TZK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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