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MA53 UTC

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,412 mi
Last recorded92,412 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 UTC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 92,412 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2025 89,513 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported all (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 87,646 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 87,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached axle holed and rusty (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tires both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 84,983 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under body corrosion.

Fail 30 May 2023 84,983 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under body corrosion.

Pass 23 Jun 2022 83,515 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 81,748 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 79,617 miles

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

fuel filler neck pipe slight dampness from progressing leak

rear inner sill extensions corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 79,605 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 76,541 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,690 miles

exhaust centre section slight leak of gasses

headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,146 miles

exhaust centre section deteriorated

offside & nearside front indicator bulbs faded

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2014 66,391 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,108 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded

Offside & nearside rear sections of front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear tyre outer wall cut.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,488 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 49,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 25,010 miles

Nearside front tyre tread cut.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,459 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,311 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,899 miles

Nearside Rear 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 UTC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UTC, 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 UTC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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