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MK53 MWM

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,221 mi
Last recorded79,221 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 MWM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 79,221 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 79,221 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 75,201 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

oil on min

Fail 5 Jun 2018 75,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front wipers smear slightly

oil on min

Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,066 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 66,930 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 63,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Jun 2015 63,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine management warning lamp is on

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jun 2014 58,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management warning lamp is on

Pass 14 Jun 2013 54,173 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,899 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,570 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 44,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,130 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,523 miles

front tyres 195.65x15

rear tyres 195.60x 15

Fail 12 Mar 2009 32,486 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 27,959 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 13,389 miles

advise all four tyres starting to crack in tread not down to cords

Pass 10 Jul 2006 12,469 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 MWM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MWM, 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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MK53 MWM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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