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SX53 BXL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

68,976 mi
Last recorded68,976 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 68,976 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear and both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine or possibly o/s driveshaft. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 48,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear and both rear pipes coated in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 42,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All cracked in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 40,519 miles

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016 30,442 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 21,039 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 20,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 18 Nov 2013 18,346 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 16,669 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 14,949 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 14,949 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 13,275 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 10,181 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 7,509 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 6,140 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 4,529 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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SX53 BXL 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 93.8%.

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 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 SX53 BXL, 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 BXL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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