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SK53 TMX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,835 mi
Last recorded92,835 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2019 92,835 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler breather leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides, lenses poor condition (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear-rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded second section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both sides (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition-high spots (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel bushes poor condition

coolant low, sign of slight leak from pipe above gearbox

corrosion on rear beam axel and relative mounting points

engine/gearbox stabiliser mount rubber split

exhaust rear silencer corroded, poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2018 89,316 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump /hose leaking slightly

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All (5.3.2 (b))

underside corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 86,429 miles

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

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

both headlight lenses deteriorated

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded in middle and rear

slight fluid leak at power sterring pump

Fail 27 Sep 2017 86,429 miles

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

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

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

both headlight lenses deteriorated

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded in middle and rear

slight fluid leak at power sterring pump

Pass 23 Sep 2016 84,011 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 82,518 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 79,890 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 77,032 miles

Bonnet difficult to open!

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

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

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

Off side rear brake sticking slightly

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 73,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 73,932 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 69,921 miles

bonnet safety catch operation

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear section brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust mounts badly corroded and rear deteriorated

interior mirror

nsf tyre close to limit / osf tyre 3mm 1956015h

osr brake slight bind

power steering level and coolant level slightly low

slight oil leak pas pump area

Fail 22 Feb 2012 69,921 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

bonnet safety catch operation

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear section brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust mounts badly corroded and rear deteriorated

interior mirror

nsf tyre close to limit / osf tyre 3mm 1956015h

osr brake slight bind

power steering level and coolant level slightly low

slight oil leak pas pump area

Pass 16 Feb 2011 59,850 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 48,881 miles

couple dents scratches

exhaust rear mounts badly corroded

exhaust rear shields insecure slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,827 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 24,453 miles

195 60 15 t †nsf tyre on limit †osf tyre close to limit †nsr tyre close to limit †osr tyre 3mm & nail

Pass 19 Sep 2006 14,484 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 TMX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TMX, 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 TMX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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