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MA53 VMX

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,533 mi
Last recorded134,533 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 134,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several, front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

foot brake effort 54% (min 50%) advise inspection,rears low.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 129,737 miles

rusty brake pipes

Fail 8 Aug 2017 129,736 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rusty brake pipes

Pass 22 Aug 2016 124,485 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 119,148 miles

Rear foot brake readings low, advise further inspection

reduced damping on front suspension

several rusty brake pipes

Fail 3 Sep 2015 119,148 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38 % (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Rear foot brake readings low, advise further inspection

reduced damping on front suspension

several rusty brake pipes

Pass 1 Sep 2014 115,215 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 106,411 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 100,131 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 90,746 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 83,262 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 73,847 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 61,107 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,374 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,433 miles

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)

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 VMX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

MA53 VMX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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