MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhaust rear section corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
exhaust rear section corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside from brake pipe, joining to caliper slighty bent.
noise from around air box further investigation required
nearside from brake pipe, joining to caliper slighty bent.
noise from around air box further investigation required
Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MK53 FOP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 MK53 FOP, 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 MK53 FOP registered?
MK53 FOP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is MK53 FOP safe to buy?
The MOT history for MK53 FOP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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