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SK53 PBV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,831 mi
Last recorded118,831 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 PBV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 118,831 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

n/s/f wiper blade slightly torn

Fail 13 Jan 2016 118,820 miles

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

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

engine light on

n/s/f wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 8 Jan 2015 101,737 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 85,760 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2012 71,946 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front & rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2012 71,946 miles

front & rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2011 67,650 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 67,650 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 63,502 miles

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

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 58,083 miles

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

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2008 52,450 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 41,624 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 29,495 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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SK53 PBV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SK53 PBV, 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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SK53 PBV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is SK53 PBV safe to buy?

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