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MC53 FDF

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,075 mi
Last recorded115,075 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 FDF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 115,075 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 112,353 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 109,689 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 105,451 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 96,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 93,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 93,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 84,649 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 74,549 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 64,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2011 64,117 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 51,063 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 51,063 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 36,356 miles

Advise front tyres getting low and perished on sidewall

Advise slight blow from backbox exhaust

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 36,356 miles

Advise front tyres getting low and perished on sidewall

Advise slight blow from backbox exhaust

Pass 4 Apr 2008 24,530 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 14,656 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 13,831 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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MC53 FDF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MC53 FDF, 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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MC53 FDF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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