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MF53 URN

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,864 mi
Last recorded89,864 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 89,864 miles

Central Lower centre heat shield insecure but not likely to become detached

Coolant leak minor leak from thermostat housing ()

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective tear in wiper blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 85,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface Corrosion majority of underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 81,692 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 81,687 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 77,470 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 77,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 73,007 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 68,367 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 60,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear shockabsorber bump stops are perished and detached

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 52,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear nearside offside shock absorber bump stops perished nearside split

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

slight perishing to nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2014 52,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear nearside offside shock absorber bump stops perished nearside split

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

slight perishing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear outer tyre side wall damaged

rear nearside offside shock absorber bump stops perished and split

Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,287 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,240 miles

The offside front tyre side wall is becoming perished

Pass 15 Mar 2010 23,533 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 17,705 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 17,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,208 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,960 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 URN 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 78.9%.

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 URN, 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 URN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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