2003 Ford Fusion 1.6L Petrol · SX53 BXM
2003 Ford Fusion (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 122,681 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FUSION
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SX53 BXM Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2022
- 122,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SX53 BXM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fusion (SX53 BXM) between October 2006 and September 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
SX53 BXM Mileage History
- 07/10/200610,873 mi
- 06/10/200716,481 mi+5,608 mi
- 04/10/200822,037 mi+5,556 mi
- 26/09/200926,534 mi+4,497 mi
- 18/09/201033,275 mi+6,741 mi
- 23/09/201140,113 mi+6,838 mi
- 22/09/201247,627 mi+7,514 mi
- 20/09/201353,746 mi+6,119 mi
- 26/09/201461,114 mi+7,368 mi
- 23/09/201568,688 mi+7,574 mi
- 23/09/201677,588 mi+8,900 mi
- 18/09/201786,097 mi+8,509 mi
- 17/09/201893,803 mi+7,706 mi
- 10/09/2019101,987 mi+8,184 mi
- 11/09/2019101,987 mi
- 24/09/2020108,843 mi+6,856 mi
- 27/09/2021115,706 mi+6,863 mi
- 15/09/2022122,622 mi+6,916 mi
- 16/09/2022122,681 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 7,013 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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