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SY53 TZV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,701 mi
Last recorded97,701 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 TZV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 97,701 miles

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

Rear Brake cylinders corroded

head light plastic shadeing

Pass 9 Jun 2016 92,715 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced nearside and offside. (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 92,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced nearside and offside. (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 86,603 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 86,600 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 80,040 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 80,039 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 73,188 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 73,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,510 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 64,507 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,390 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 64,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 58,837 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 58,837 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,997 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,509 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 51,508 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 44,941 miles

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2007 34,274 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 34,274 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 27,512 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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SY53 TZV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 TZV, 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 TZV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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