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CV53 UXA

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,299 mi
Last recorded118,299 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 UXA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 118,299 miles

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

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

nail in osr tyre

osf steering rack damp slightly

Fail 29 Sep 2015 118,299 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nail in osr tyre

osf steering rack damp slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2014 112,766 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

os steering rack damp slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2013 107,605 miles

Nearside 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 11 Sep 2013 107,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 102,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 95,830 miles

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

osf rack damp slightly and slight movement

Fail 6 Sep 2011 95,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osf rack damp slightly and slight movement

Pass 27 Sep 2010 89,531 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 89,531 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 82,751 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 77,182 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Sep 2008 77,182 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Sep 2007 65,310 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 53,400 miles

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

both front tyres close to wear marks

oil around gearbox area

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 UXA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV53 UXA, 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 UXA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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