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MA53 CZV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,771 mi
Last recorded89,771 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 CZV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 89,771 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 89,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 82,626 miles

Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 82,623 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 79,338 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 79,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 75,633 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 70,735 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 70,735 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 66,710 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 60,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,383 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 53,383 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 41,565 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 32,739 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,729 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 13,755 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 13,632 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 11,882 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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MA53 CZV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MA53 CZV, 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 CZV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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