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RN53 SWK

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,910 mi
Last recorded133,910 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 SWK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 133,910 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both rear shock covers dropped

Fail 5 Jul 2018 133,909 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both rear shock covers dropped

Pass 25 Jul 2017 117,184 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 116,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Jul 2016 99,264 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 93,708 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,458 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2013 70,044 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,485 miles

1/rear exaust box rusty

2 /small water leak around cam belt area

Fail 23 Jul 2012 61,481 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

1/rear exaust box rusty

2 /small water leak around cam belt area

Pass 19 Dec 2011 55,826 miles

all tyres low on tread

Pass 14 Dec 2010 36,707 miles

nearide front tyre just legal

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre just legal

Pass 5 Jan 2010 26,996 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 24,988 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 20,478 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 15,612 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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RN53 SWK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RN53 SWK, 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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RN53 SWK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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