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MF53 UMV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,185 mi
Last recorded89,185 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 UMV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 89,185 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 85,117 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 85,117 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2019 80,809 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 75,226 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 70,594 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 10 Dec 2016 65,813 miles

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

Offside Front STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 2 Dec 2015 59,927 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 53,424 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 46,391 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 39,441 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 34,390 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres are a different tyre ratio

o/s/f track rod end rubber split

Fail 28 Sep 2011 34,352 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f track rod end rubber split

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

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

front and rear tyres are a different tyre ratio

Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,611 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 31,544 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,744 miles

195/65r15 tyres on front and 195/60r15 tyres on rear

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

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

both bottom ball joint gators split

brake pipe on osf calliper bent

Pass 8 Sep 2008 23,979 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

ns mirror glass loose

os mirror loose

Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,513 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,705 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 UMV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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