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SY53 CZE

2003 Ford Fusion

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

121,499 mi
Last recorded121,499 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 CZE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 121,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 121,468 miles

Emissions not tested Rear silencer leaking (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 112,967 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 112,963 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 105,397 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both also have cuts (4.1.E.1)

headlamp images poor

nearside front inner tyre has cuts

Fail 26 Sep 2015 105,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both also have cuts (4.1.E.1)

nearside front inner tyre has cuts

offside headlamp image poor

Pass 3 Sep 2014 101,685 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 96,684 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2013 96,684 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2012 90,266 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 83,796 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 83,796 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 72,954 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 72,954 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 57,183 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 57,183 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 43,138 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,138 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 34,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 34,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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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SY53 CZE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SY53 CZE, 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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SY53 CZE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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