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SX53 FUH

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,442 mi
Last recorded98,442 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 FUH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 98,442 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 98,442 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 97,731 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 97,731 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019
Fail 18 Feb 2019

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 94,062 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 91,344 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 89,642 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2016 89,641 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer 1 of the 2 supports broken

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 87,042 miles

Fuel filler neck slightly corroded

O/s/f wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 81,171 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 81,171 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 72,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Feb 2013 72,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Feb 2012 60,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 52,547 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 52,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 47,368 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 47,368 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,917 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 29,154 miles

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen but not excessive

Fail 14 Jan 2008 29,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen but not excessive

Pass 17 Jan 2007 17,708 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 FUH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FUH, 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 FUH registered?

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

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