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MA53 VLL

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,697 mi
Last recorded60,697 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 VLL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,697 miles

both front indicators starting to show white light

exhaust front flexi pipe outer skin insecure

fuel tank pipes starting to show corrosion

offside and nearside shock absorber dust covers insecure

offside and nearside window trims missing

scratch on windscreen not obscuring drivers view

unable to see condition off metal brake pipes in plastic clips

Pass 11 Oct 2012 52,228 miles

both front indicators starting to show white light

scratch on windscreen not afecting drivers view

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Nov 2011 44,648 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 44,642 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 36,197 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 36,197 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 29,494 miles

nearside rear tyre dot code 02

offside rear tyre dot code 02

Fail 6 Nov 2009 29,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre dot code 02

offside front tyre dot code 02

offside rear tyre dot code 02

Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,056 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 13,237 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 6,320 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 6,008 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 VLL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLL, 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 VLL registered?

MA53 VLL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is MA53 VLL safe to buy?

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