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ML53 JKJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,710 mi
Last recorded84,710 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 JKJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 84,710 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a small cut in the block of the tyre. no plys exposed.

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 84,710 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a small cut in the block of the tyre. no plys exposed.

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 80,840 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Sep 2013 77,333 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 65,790 miles

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

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

damage to front and rear bumpers

front brake discs worn

rear wiper poor

Fail 13 Sep 2011 60,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,061 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,070 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroaded

small damage to rear door/hatch

Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,540 miles

damage to boot lid

rear silencer box as started to corroad

Pass 20 Sep 2008 39,987 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,730 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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ML53 JKJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ML53 JKJ, 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 ML53 JKJ registered?

ML53 JKJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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