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RK53 PYT

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,265 mi
Last recorded84,265 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 PYT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 84,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level on min

Fail 22 Nov 2014 83,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level on min

Pass 18 Dec 2013 76,089 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2012 66,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 66,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2011 62,655 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 62,655 miles

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

Both front headlamps have deteriorated lenses

Near side rear tyre worn low

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2010 58,460 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 58,460 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 54,714 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 54,714 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Near side front tyre worn low on tread

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 47,993 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 47,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 38,497 miles

10MM chip in zone A of windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2006 28,330 miles

windscreen chipped but not affecting vision

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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RK53 PYT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RK53 PYT, 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 RK53 PYT registered?

RK53 PYT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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