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SX53 BXE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,774 mi
Last recorded96,774 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 BXE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 96,774 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 96,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 96,687 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front inner track rod ball joint has slight play.

Offside Front inner track rod ball joint has slight play.

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

engine management light on.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 90,661 miles

Both front headlights discoulored.

Power steering rack has slight misting off oil.

Slight exhaust blow form front joint.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 84,087 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 84,087 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

may need calipers if bleed nipple snaps of

Pass 28 Feb 2013 77,821 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 77,821 miles

Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Front springs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 71,195 miles

Both fron shock absorbers - Corroded

Both front brake pipes - Corroded

Fuel Fillers - Corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,164 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 64,164 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 56,203 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,796 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,292 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 37,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 30,025 miles

nearside front tyre 1.6mm outer edge

offside front tyre 2mm

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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SX53 BXE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc 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 SX53 BXE, 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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SX53 BXE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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