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MA53 JHZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

116,084 mi
Last recorded116,084 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 116,084 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 116,071 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 112,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 109,165 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 105,424 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 102,070 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 99,725 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 93,145 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 85,396 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 85,396 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 80,023 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 73,518 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 73,518 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,591 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,565 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,470 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 57,969 miles

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

slight cracking on nearside front inner tyre wall

Pass 21 Oct 2010 51,510 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,194 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,584 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,103 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 25,455 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 JHZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 MA53 JHZ, 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 MA53 JHZ registered?

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

Is MA53 JHZ safe to buy?

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