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SK53 TNU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,499 mi
Last recorded124,499 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 TNU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 124,499 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 124,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 122,707 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 122,707 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 122,120 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 122,119 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 118,860 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 116,518 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 113,818 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 111,672 miles

exhaust heat shield loose/insecure

oil leak

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 111,668 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded springs (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield loose/insecure

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 107,939 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 103,425 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 103,425 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 98,725 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 94,178 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 89,878 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 78,023 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 60,109 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,225 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,484 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 40,484 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 TNU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TNU, 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 TNU registered?

SK53 TNU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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