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MK53 OGZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,125 mi
Last recorded138,125 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 OGZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2022 138,125 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 134,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 129,904 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 129,904 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 125,524 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 125,524 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 119,741 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 112,115 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 112,115 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 104,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 97,039 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 89,283 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 81,539 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 81,512 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,161 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 64,374 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,330 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,950 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,762 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 33,060 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,097 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 26,009 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 26,009 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 OGZ 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 OGZ, 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 OGZ registered?

MK53 OGZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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