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RE53 ONK

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,917 mi
Last recorded109,917 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 ONK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 109,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 109,917 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 103,770 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 103,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

oil level halfway on dipstick

Pass 9 Dec 2020 100,714 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 100,714 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 98,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and two at the back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 92,868 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint dust cover perished but still sealed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 88,839 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 88,839 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 80,986 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 80,984 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 72,885 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Inner side tyre has cut

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut

Offside Rear tyre showing age

Pass 9 Dec 2014 66,953 miles

nearside front side light faded

offside front headlamp lense and aim faded

Fail 9 Dec 2014 66,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake lever close to reserve travel

nearside front side light faded

offside front headlamp lense and aim faded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 55,656 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 39,065 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,504 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,880 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,988 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,006 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 18,962 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,863 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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RE53 ONK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc 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 RE53 ONK, 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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RE53 ONK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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