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MF53 OZN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

114,308 mi
Last recorded114,308 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 OZN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 114,308 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 108,906 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 103,372 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 98,389 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 98,389 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect strongly advise top mount. (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strongly advise top mount (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 94,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth low (2.1mm) and splitting

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

Offside Rear tyre tread depth low (2.1mm) and splitting

Pass 9 Apr 2019 88,835 miles

advise engine stabiliser mount worn

Fail 9 Apr 2019 88,835 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

advise engine stabiliser mount worn

Fail 5 Apr 2019 88,731 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Central Gearbox mounting defective center mount worn ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 83,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped, and scored inner surface. (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 83,933 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped, and scored inner surface. (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 83,818 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 78,457 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,288 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 70,288 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 65,740 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,740 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 62,566 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,197 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,489 miles

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

Oil level seems too high, Dipstick end broken off

Pass 7 Apr 2011 56,819 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)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 56,819 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 52,119 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 52,119 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,041 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 36,478 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 28,944 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 28,944 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,829 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 OZN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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