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ML53 UBP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,214 mi
Last recorded113,214 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2017 113,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 104,818 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 96,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 83,049 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 72,830 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 64,773 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 18 Jul 2011 56,748 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 50,475 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 44,750 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,461 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,283 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,233 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 UBP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UBP, 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 UBP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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