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MA53 UYM

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,675 mi
Last recorded97,675 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 UYM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 97,675 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 97,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,670 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 85,309 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 6 May 2014 85,309 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 76,923 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 76,923 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 68,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 68,180 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,610 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,934 miles

Battery / charge warning lamp stays on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2009 44,872 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 37,476 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 28,867 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,833 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 UYM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UYM, 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 UYM registered?

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

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