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MF53 UMG

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,437 mi
Last recorded93,437 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 93,437 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 93,434 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 88,070 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 88,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 84,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

underside has various surface corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2020 84,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

underside has various surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2019 80,819 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective At Both Sides, are Hazed and DO NEED ATTENTION. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise bulb replacing. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link joint gaiter. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise bulb replacing. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose is adrift from its welded silencer mount and requires attention. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 78,182 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened around coil spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened around coil spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake efforts low

Pass 25 May 2017 74,930 miles

Both headlight lenses are hazed and require attention.

Front registration plate is deteriorating and advise replacing.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 May 2017 74,930 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating bulb is fitted incorrectly. (1.2.1b)

Both headlight lenses are hazed and require attention.

Front registration plate is deteriorating and advise replacing.

Offside Rear position light is too bright due to bulb being fitted incorrectly.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 May 2016 71,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 23 May 2016 71,397 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 29 May 2015 68,869 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear wheel bearing slight rougness

Fail 29 May 2015 68,869 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear wheel bearing slight rougness

Pass 23 May 2014 63,800 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 May 2014 63,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 55,387 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 47,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,892 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,975 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,228 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,037 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 21,015 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 12,654 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 5,128 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 5,065 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 UMG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UMG, 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 UMG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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