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SK52 BUA

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,206 mi
Last recorded98,206 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 BUA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 98,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both front upper strut attatchments slightly worn

coolant reservoir has signs of leakage

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight oil seepage from gearbox

Fail 18 Feb 2021 98,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both front upper strut attatchments slightly worn

coolant reservoir has signs of leakage

engine mil on dash

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight oil seepage from gearbox

Pass 20 Feb 2020 88,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

fuel filler and breather pipe corroded but not considered excessive

oil seepage from oil filter

Fail 19 Feb 2020 88,366 miles

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

fuel filler and breather pipe corroded but not considered excessive

oil seepage from oil filter

Pass 20 Feb 2019 78,401 miles

Engine misfire under load

Front suspension noise. Suspect strut top bearings partially seized.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 78,401 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine misfire under load

Front suspension noise. Suspect strut top bearings partially seized.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 68,601 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 68,593 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside front to rear around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 62,588 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded brake pipe pipe front to rear corroded ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 60,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 60,563 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 59,062 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 57,247 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 54,211 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 51,088 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 51,088 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 46,682 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 42,393 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 42,393 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 37,029 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 31,213 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 25,822 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 21,537 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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SK52 BUA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SK52 BUA, 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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SK52 BUA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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