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MA53 EPC

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,887 mi
Last recorded95,887 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 EPC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 95,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 95,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 86,514 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 86,514 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 77,828 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 77,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 68,505 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 62,518 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,419 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 54,797 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 54,797 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 49,837 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 49,837 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,290 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 47,290 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,785 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,669 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 37,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 25,351 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 EPC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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