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EO53 SKX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,495 mi
Last recorded108,495 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 SKX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 108,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to centre pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 107,687 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 107,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 106,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 105,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 104,564 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 104,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 101,913 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 97,143 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 90,099 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 90,099 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,619 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 78,328 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 78,328 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 72,534 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,288 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 59,748 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 59,748 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 53,749 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,677 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 47,677 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 41,036 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 35,155 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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EO53 SKX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EO53 SKX, 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 EO53 SKX registered?

EO53 SKX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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