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AU53 UXT

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,170 mi
Last recorded119,170 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UXT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 119,170 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 110,436 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 102,783 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 95,860 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 95,860 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 93,264 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 87,857 miles

both rear shock absorber shrouds separated from units

Fail 20 Aug 2013 87,857 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds separated from units

Pass 15 Aug 2012 83,084 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 83,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 77,960 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 77,959 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 69,654 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 59,088 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,891 miles

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 26 Oct 2007 48,211 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,362 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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AU53 UXT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel 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 AU53 UXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU53 UXT registered?

AU53 UXT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is AU53 UXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 UXT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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