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MK53 FUV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,882 mi
Last recorded108,882 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 FUV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 108,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - Both rear and o/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension components rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 106,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 105,428 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 103,835 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak from engine

Rear axle bushes starting to split

Pass 16 Nov 2017 103,239 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 102,418 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear axle bushes starting to split.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 100,214 miles

blow from turbo pipe.

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Nov 2014 97,365 miles

Oil leak

both windscreen wipers split

Fail 19 Nov 2014 97,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

both windscreen wipers split

Pass 14 Nov 2013 94,106 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 94,106 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 90,742 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2012 90,742 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 84,923 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

surface corrosion brake pipes & pas pipes

Pass 24 Mar 2011 74,120 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 74,120 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 63,163 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,312 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,230 miles

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

brake pads look low

long travel on handbrake

wear on brake discs

n/s/r tyre needs replacing

Pass 16 May 2007 23,164 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 23,164 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,858 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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MK53 FUV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MK53 FUV, 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 FUV registered?

MK53 FUV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is MK53 FUV safe to buy?

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