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SK53 SFV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,783 mi
Last recorded67,783 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 SFV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 67,783 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 67,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 59,805 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 59,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,493 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 52,493 miles

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

BOTH FRONT IMAGES FAINT

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTED TO CORROD

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,230 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front tyre tread low and underinflated

Pass 4 Jun 2012 43,401 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 38,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

head lamp lenses are deteriorating

Fail 1 Jun 2011 38,426 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

head lamp lenses are deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,804 miles

various brake pipes started to corrode

Pass 11 Jun 2009 29,057 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 29,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,037 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 15,937 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 11,603 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 SFV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SFV, 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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What year was SK53 SFV registered?

SK53 SFV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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