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MA53 VLY

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,397 mi
Last recorded133,397 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 133,397 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 124,941 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both head lights slight frosting (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 124,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear 2 x pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both head lights slight frosting (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 124,931 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake pipe corrosion

Offside Front amber indicator faded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 104,068 miles

Offside Front tyre wear 2mm outer edgedepth

Offside Rear tyre wear 2mm outer edge

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 30 Oct 2015 92,226 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 92,223 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 78,644 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,644 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 66,717 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 63,962 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both headlamps slightly deteriorated and faded lenses

centre exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

o/s door mirror slight damage

Fail 5 Jan 2013 63,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Oil leak

both headlamps slightly deteriorated and faded lenses

centre exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

o/s door mirror slight damage

Pass 20 Dec 2011 52,332 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 52,332 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 35,872 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

cut on n/s/f tyre sidewall

inner front brake pads worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,861 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 23,326 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 16,945 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 16,945 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 14,621 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 VLY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VLY, 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 VLY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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