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SX53 FUA

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,529 mi
Last recorded166,529 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 FUA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 166,529 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 166,529 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 145,037 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 145,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 126,904 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 103,751 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 82,505 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 82,505 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 81,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 70,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 64,368 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 55,128 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 47,585 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 39,454 miles

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

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

Top stop light not working

Pass 4 Dec 2007 31,493 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 23,480 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 FUA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FUA, 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

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What year was SX53 FUA registered?

SX53 FUA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is SX53 FUA safe to buy?

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