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CV53 UTZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

95,836 mi
Last recorded95,836 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 UTZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 95,836 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear tow eye corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2021 95,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear tow eye corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2020 91,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

cororsion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 13 Nov 2019 91,451 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 13 Nov 2019 91,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 30 Nov 2018 90,966 miles

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

slight corrosion on front suspension and steering componets.

Fail 28 Nov 2018 90,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

o s f wiper has slight movement

slight corrosion on front suspension and steering componets.

Pass 28 Nov 2017 89,500 miles

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 28 Nov 2017 89,500 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 30 Nov 2016 88,291 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 88,291 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 76,043 miles

o/s headlight tarnished.

Fail 28 Nov 2015 76,043 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s headlight tarnished.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 65,162 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 56,335 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front wipers split

Pass 28 Nov 2012 47,232 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 47,232 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 28,206 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 28,200 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

advise front wipers slight smearing

Pass 3 Dec 2010 16,835 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 14,962 miles

both front tyres close to wear marks

Pass 6 Oct 2008 12,663 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 12,663 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 10,112 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 10,112 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front windscreen washers becoming week

Pass 9 Oct 2006 8,006 miles

engine bonnet difficult to open,requires attention.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 7,751 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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CV53 UTZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CV53 UTZ, 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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CV53 UTZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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