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MA53 USJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,724 mi
Last recorded109,724 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 USJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 May 2024 109,724 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure BRACKET WELD DETACHED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel BOTH LOW AND NOT LOCKING (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak OVERHEATING ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 108,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear, o/s rear, o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear axle is corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 101,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 101,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 92,437 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 92,437 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2020 82,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 70,114 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 70,114 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,338 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,390 miles

rear suspension beam surface rust

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Sep 2016 53,390 miles

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

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

centre brake light inop

rear suspension beam surface rust

Pass 25 Sep 2015 50,644 miles

Centre Rear brake light inop

Rear Upper coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

various brake pipes weathered/corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 50,628 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear brake light inop

Rear Upper coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

various brake pipes weathered/corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,014 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 43,636 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 40,401 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,362 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,350 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,226 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 28,271 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 28,271 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,647 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,147 miles

Nearside 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 USJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 USJ, 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 USJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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