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MF53 BVE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,573 mi
Last recorded145,573 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 BVE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 145,573 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 145,573 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 140,001 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 135,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 130,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 121,438 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 114,220 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 102,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2014 101,417 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 95,248 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 89,313 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 77,941 miles

offside rear shock absorber cover detached

slight corrosion to both front brake pipes

Pass 22 Jun 2010 62,522 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge (stepped tyre)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 62,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge (stepped tyre)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 46,816 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,205 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 30,347 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 30,347 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 22,661 miles

nearside front and offside rear seats not checked due to child seat fitment

water pump noisy

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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MF53 BVE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MF53 BVE, 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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MF53 BVE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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