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EN53 MLX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,763 mi
Last recorded97,763 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 MLX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 97,763 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 97,763 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 97,483 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 97,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 96,988 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 96,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 95,825 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 95,825 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 95,452 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 94,415 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 94,415 miles

Rear fog lamp not working light unit corroded (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 93,126 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 90,292 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 84,740 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 79,721 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 74,087 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 69,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 69,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,722 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 58,735 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 53,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 53,356 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 46,701 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 40,869 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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EN53 MLX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EN53 MLX, 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 EN53 MLX registered?

EN53 MLX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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