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SK53 TGO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,826 mi
Last recorded75,826 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 75,826 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak gearbox end cover corroded ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 75,825 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak gearbox end cover corroded ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 72,331 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2016 72,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 70,545 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 64,175 miles

Exhaust hanger broken at rear box

O/S Rear tyre side wall cut

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 58,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 58,601 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,881 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 53,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 47,674 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 41,013 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 40,595 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 40,595 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,796 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 38,796 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,044 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 32,898 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,898 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,740 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 TGO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TGO, 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 TGO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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