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MF53 ULC

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

129,508 mi
Last recorded129,508 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 ULC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 129,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 129,051 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 118,779 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 118,506 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside 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))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 108,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 93,600 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 92,196 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 90,586 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 90,580 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 88,924 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 85,846 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 83,067 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 83,067 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 79,693 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 79,693 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 76,916 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 73,805 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 73,800 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 71,163 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 71,163 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 66,609 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads low

slight corrosion nearside front brake pipe

Pass 14 Jul 2011 59,343 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 53,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear bump stops damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2010 50,968 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 50,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 44,543 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,543 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 36,250 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 26,151 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 17,179 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 17,179 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 ULC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 ULC, 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 ULC registered?

MF53 ULC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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