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SK53 PPV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,448 mi
Last recorded83,448 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 PPV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 83,448 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded and damp

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

underside components corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2018 83,427 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fuel filler pipes corroded and damp

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

underside components corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2017 79,252 miles

Coil springs corroded

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside washer jet partly blocked

Oil leaks

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2017 79,251 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coil springs corroded

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside washer jet partly blocked

Oil leaks

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2016 75,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brakepipe corroded

front to rear brakepipes corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 72,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear roadwheel damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2015 72,387 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear roadwheel damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2014 68,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front washer jet poor output

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Rear springs corroded

Slight oil leak from top of engine

Pass 19 Dec 2013 64,339 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 60,105 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 60,105 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 56,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 56,097 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 51,962 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 47,754 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 47,754 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 42,323 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 42,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vibration possibly exhaust

Pass 8 Jan 2008 36,278 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)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 28,730 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 28,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,432 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 28,432 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 May 2006 24,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 26 May 2006 24,813 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 PPV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 SK53 PPV, 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 PPV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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