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SK53 PZZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

119,650 mi
Last recorded119,650 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 PZZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 119,650 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 111,052 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 102,850 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 94,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 85,243 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 75,341 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm & worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm & worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Aug 2017 75,300 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported both front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm & worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm & worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

centre exhaust heat shield loose

engine management light on in dash

Pass 11 Jul 2016 68,251 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 68,168 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 61,674 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,175 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 48,717 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 44,232 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2011 37,845 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 31,241 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 27,585 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 22,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2007 16,807 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 10,104 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 PZZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PZZ, 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 PZZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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