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MA53 FBK

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,388 mi
Last recorded114,388 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 FBK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 114,388 miles

unable to test all rear seat belts due to cover

Fail 2 Aug 2019 114,384 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

unable to test all rear seat belts due to cover

Pass 9 Aug 2018 103,193 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe slightly damaged o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre rounding off

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 103,189 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe slightly damaged n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe slightly damaged o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre rounding off

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Aug 2017 93,933 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 93,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2016 83,473 miles

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

both head lamps starting to fog

Pass 16 Jun 2015 76,500 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 72,067 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Oct 2013 56,410 miles

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 Oct 2013 56,410 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 55,857 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 55,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 47,143 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 42,012 miles

front brake pads 7.5% worn

Fail 5 Jan 2010 38,600 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 38,600 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 35,964 miles

195/60/15

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 32,945 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,067 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 FBK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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