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MK53 MXZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,345 mi
Last recorded108,345 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 MXZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 108,345 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 108,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 101,455 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 101,455 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Jun 2015 92,694 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 92,694 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 84,871 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jul 2014 84,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,937 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jul 2013 75,937 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jun 2012 66,109 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,102 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 47,084 miles

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 1 Jul 2009 35,629 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 35,629 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 24,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Slight wear discs

Wall damage to both nearside tyres

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 24,898 miles

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

Slight wear discs

Wall damage to both nearside tyres

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 14,797 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 8,875 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 MXZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MXZ, 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 MXZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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