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MJ53 CLV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,608 mi
Last recorded75,608 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 CLV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 75,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 64,881 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Reversing lamp Not working

Fail 19 Dec 2022 64,881 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Boot (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Reversing lamp Not working

Pass 2 Nov 2021 56,042 miles

headlight beam patterns not sharp

Pass 26 Oct 2020 54,772 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 52,428 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 52,428 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 49,283 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 41,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2016 36,091 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 32,150 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component underside on steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 32,150 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component underside on steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 28,692 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 26,180 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jan 2013
Pass 24 Jan 2012 21,521 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 18,185 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 11,926 miles

unable to check front brake pads

Pass 9 Jun 2009 11,116 miles

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2008 9,935 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 7,729 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 5,681 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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MJ53 CLV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MJ53 CLV, 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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MJ53 CLV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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