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SK53 SXR

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,601 mi
Last recorded156,601 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 SXR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 156,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underbody Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 153,333 miles

Both rear tyre treads and outer tyre walls cracked/perished

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 148,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

both rear and osf brake pipes coroded

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose.

oil leaks underside evident.

Pass 24 Sep 2016 141,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Sep 2016 141,049 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2015 137,542 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 137,542 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 137,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No dipped beam aim pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No dipped beam aim pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system heavily corroded and in and in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in outer side wall

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a nail in tread

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 13 Sep 2014 133,351 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 128,070 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 105,346 miles

front flexi exhaust starting to deteriorate.

rear shock absorber dust covers adrift.

Fail 3 Nov 2012 105,346 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front flexi exhaust starting to deteriorate.

rear shock absorber dust covers adrift.

Pass 19 Nov 2011 71,001 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 18 Nov 2010 58,769 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 53,545 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 47,534 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 40,768 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 33,654 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 SXR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SXR, 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 SXR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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