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SX53 BXM

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

122,681 mi
Last recorded122,681 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 122,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 122,622 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 115,706 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 108,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 101,987 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 101,987 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 93,803 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 86,097 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 77,588 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 68,688 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,114 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,746 miles

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)

heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2012 47,627 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,113 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)

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 18 Sep 2010 33,275 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 26,534 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 22,037 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 16,481 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 10,873 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 BXM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BXM, 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 SX53 BXM registered?

SX53 BXM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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