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PE53 SKO

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,655 mi
Last recorded93,655 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 SKO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 93,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 92,377 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 89,809 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 89,809 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 86,605 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 83,195 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 83,194 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 80,359 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 80,351 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 77,603 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 77,603 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 73,837 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 73,837 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine fault warning light on

NSF tyre cracked within tread pattern

Non obligatory mirror damaged

OSF tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 69,893 miles

eml on

o/s drive shaft gearbox seal leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2012 67,550 miles

engine management light on

n/s mirror glass loose

Fail 10 Jan 2012 67,550 miles

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

engine management light on

n/s mirror glass loose

Pass 7 Jan 2011 58,816 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 47,475 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 35,424 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 22,679 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 13,406 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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PE53 SKO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PE53 SKO, 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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PE53 SKO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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