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LN53 RKO

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

148,701 mi
Last recorded148,701 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 RKO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 148,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both 'front to rears' (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 141,833 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Pipes, Various Spots (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust heat shields loose

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Above Subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 141,827 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to Drum (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Pipes, Various Spots (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust heat shields loose

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Above Subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 124,827 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'front to rear' (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'front to rear' (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 124,818 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded #both sides of joiner# (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'front to rear' (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'front to rear' (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 114,046 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside front upper suspension nut slightly corroded

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2017 104,878 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 25 May 2017 104,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.56 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 0.55 (7.3.D.4)

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2016 97,279 miles

engine management lamp on

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 27 May 2016 97,143 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

engine management lamp on

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2015 92,040 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 92,020 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2014 88,132 miles

EML on

beam images weak

Fail 28 May 2014 88,132 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

beam images weak

Fail 15 May 2013 81,333 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 81,333 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 75,577 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 68,457 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 58,886 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 58,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 50,416 miles

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

advise nearside rear tyre has damage to outter wall punture run flat

Fail 5 Jun 2009 50,416 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre has damage to outter wall punture run flat

Pass 4 Jun 2008 41,733 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 33,253 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 22,712 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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LN53 RKO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LN53 RKO, 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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LN53 RKO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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