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PX53 RKO

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,803 mi
Last recorded87,803 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 RKO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 87,803 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 87,749 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight gearbox oil leak O/S/Drive shaft seal

Pass 15 Feb 2022 83,129 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 79,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 75,992 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section has slight blow at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Surface corrosion around axle mounts.

Fail 20 Jan 2020 75,992 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section has slight blow at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Surface corrosion around axle mounts.

Pass 13 Dec 2018 67,840 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 64,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 64,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 62,419 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 61,942 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 61,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

antifreeze level low

Pass 26 Aug 2015 58,176 miles

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

n/s/f ,o/s/f ,o/s/r tyres tread area cracking

rear coil springs x2 coroded

under side brake pipes light coroded in places

under side coroded in places

Pass 21 May 2014 52,155 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 49,679 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 46,604 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 43,782 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 40,293 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 36,650 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear shocker piston rod cover loose

Fail 19 May 2009 36,650 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear shocker piston rod cover loose

Pass 15 May 2008 33,303 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 30,562 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 26,006 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 26,004 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PX53 RKO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 PX53 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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PX53 RKO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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