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MF53 UGP

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,136 mi
Last recorded77,136 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 UGP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 77,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 72,405 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under car

Pass 17 Sep 2021 65,159 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 54,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (n/s and o/s) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (n/s and o/s) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 53,478 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 53,475 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 53,469 miles

Brake performance not tested Not tested due to brake pipe failure (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 53,146 miles

Offside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

both front head lamps are very faded

front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2017 52,708 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 51,992 miles

both front outer brake pipes and front to rear brake pipes

both headlamp lenses faded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,233 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nsr shocker sleeve split

product on headlamp lenses

Pass 29 Aug 2014 48,876 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 47,213 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,911 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,670 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,071 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,283 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,087 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,173 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 24,741 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 UGP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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