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ML53 TZF

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

118,957 mi
Last recorded118,957 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 TZF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 118,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm + over 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 116,048 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 107,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 101,064 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 98,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 95,167 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 91,790 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 88,865 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 86,826 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 81,438 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 76,108 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 69,954 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 63,518 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 55,837 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 43,796 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 32,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,272 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 29,252 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 28 Dec 2006 22,537 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 TZF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel 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 TZF, 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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ML53 TZF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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