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MA53 BYR

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,923 mi
Last recorded144,923 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 BYR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 144,923 miles

Front Engine v belt deteriorated/poor condition.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body damage.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Jul 2019 144,923 miles

Front Engine v belt deteriorated/poor condition.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body damage.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jul 2018 136,153 miles

Offside Rear damage to body work

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil low

Fail 18 Jul 2018 136,153 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear damage to body work

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil low

Pass 4 Jul 2017 123,630 miles

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

damage to vehicle o/s/rear

Pass 21 Jul 2016 115,492 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 115,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 105,007 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 95,143 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 90,309 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal ruber worn

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2013 90,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal ruber worn

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 87,314 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 81,250 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 81,250 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 74,518 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 74,518 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 69,751 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 59,616 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 49,720 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)

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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MA53 BYR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MA53 BYR, 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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MA53 BYR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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