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SW53 BWC

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,584 mi
Last recorded155,584 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 BWC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 155,584 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 155,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 144,757 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2018 144,757 miles

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

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both have no pattern (1.7.5a)

Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing middle (5.1.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 141,821 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 stone chips (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 141,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox insecure (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 stone chips (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 139,512 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 126,222 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

different size tyres front & rear

Fail 17 Apr 2015 126,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

different size tyres front & rear

Pass 30 Apr 2014 111,491 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

centre brake light not working

Pass 2 May 2013 104,487 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 98,739 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 98,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 91,210 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight wear to inner edge osr tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2010 84,063 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 75,684 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 67,226 miles

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 18 Feb 2008 67,226 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 21 Nov 2006 50,838 miles

Nearside Front 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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SW53 BWC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SW53 BWC, 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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SW53 BWC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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