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ML53 UPO

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 UPO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018
Pass 12 Apr 2017 96,280 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt losing grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot (2.3.3b)

Oil leak engine ()

boot area full

engine covers fitted

lower engine mounting deteriorated

osr wheel cylinder leaking slightly

Fail 12 Apr 2017 96,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt losing grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot (2.3.3b)

Oil leak engine ()

boot area full

engine covers fitted

lower engine mounting deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2016 88,167 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack both sides (2.3.3b)

auxillary belt frayed

engine covers fitted

oil leak on engine

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 12 Apr 2016 88,167 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack both sides (2.3.3b)

auxillary belt frayed

engine covers fitted

oil leak on engine

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,898 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 73,576 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,576 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,400 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,953 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,901 miles

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

O/S/R Wheel bearing noisey

Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,052 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 41,048 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,725 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 35,162 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,395 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 30,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,338 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 UPO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ML53 UPO, 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 UPO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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