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SV53 UVX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,042 mi
Last recorded30,042 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 UVX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 30,042 miles

exhaust rear mounts badly corroded

front brake hoses corroded

front to rear centre section brake pipes corroded

nsf brake pipe and osr corroded

nsf tyre perished 1956015H

some damage

Fail 17 Sep 2012 30,042 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust rear mounts badly corroded

front brake hoses corroded

front to rear centre section brake pipes corroded

nsf brake pipe corroded and osr slightly corroded

nsf tyre perished 1956015H

some damage

Pass 12 Sep 2011 27,868 miles

exhaust shield insecure

nsf tyre perished

osf brake pipe and both rear sections corroded close to limit

osr brake pipe corroded

some damage

Pass 7 Sep 2010 25,891 miles

both front brake flexi hoses ferrules corroded

exhaust rear mounts badly corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

ns tyre ratings H / os ratings T

osf brake pipe corroded / both rear section brake pipes corroded

power steering pipes corroded

some small dents scratches

Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,695 miles

couple dents & scratches

exhaust rear mounts badly corroded

exhaust rear shield insecure

nsr wheel inner rim damaged slightly

osf brake pipe slightly corroded

tyre treads perished, nsf tyre perished 1956015T

Fail 16 Sep 2009 22,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

couple dents & scratches

exhaust rear mounts badly corroded

exhaust rear shield insecure

nsr wheel inner rim damaged slightly

osf brake pipe slightly corroded

tyre treads perished, nsf tyre perished 1956015T

Pass 12 Sep 2008 19,590 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 15,999 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 15,999 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 11,513 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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SV53 UVX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV53 UVX, 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

How do I check the history of SV53 UVX?

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What year was SV53 UVX registered?

SV53 UVX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is SV53 UVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV53 UVX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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