MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,397 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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)
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)
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
Offside Front tyre wear 2mm outer edgedepth
Offside Rear tyre wear 2mm outer edge
front brake discs wearing thin
oil leak
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
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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
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
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
cut on n/s/f tyre sidewall
inner front brake pads worn
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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