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MF53 BXB

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,146 mi
Last recorded91,146 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 BXB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 91,146 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015
Fail 23 Sep 2015

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 87,812 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 82,472 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 77,887 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 77,887 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 71,968 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 65,128 miles

front brake discs & pads worn close to limit

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 2 Nov 2010 65,124 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs & pads worn close to limit

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Nov 2009 58,645 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 51,284 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 42,711 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 31,920 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 31,920 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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MF53 BXB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MF53 BXB, 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 MF53 BXB registered?

MF53 BXB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is MF53 BXB safe to buy?

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