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MF53 PMY

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,829 mi
Last recorded160,829 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 PMY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 160,829 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing thin

front headlight lenses deteriorated

high level brake light not working

Pass 14 May 2016 152,618 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 20 May 2015 142,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 142,408 miles

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

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

o/side rear tyre cracking in treads

Fail 14 May 2015 142,408 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/side rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 10 May 2014 132,249 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 123,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 11 May 2013 123,040 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 111,947 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre rear seat belt restricted by seat cover

Pass 23 Apr 2011 101,095 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 101,016 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 89,877 miles

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

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

rear bumpstops deteriorating.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 76,394 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 63,019 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 54,888 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 38,559 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 38,559 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

oil leak from engine

temp guage reading hot

wiper blades worn

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 PMY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 PMY, 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 PMY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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