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ML53 JYZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

100,942 mi
Last recorded100,942 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 JYZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 100,942 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 99,995 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 96,145 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 94,709 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 91,273 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 87,980 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 85,634 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 82,873 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 79,162 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 69,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 63,626 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,506 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,160 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 47,576 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 42,991 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,507 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,725 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 30,217 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 30,217 miles

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

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 JYZ 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 94.7%.

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 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 JYZ, 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 JYZ registered?

ML53 JYZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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