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ML53 YPN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,592 mi
Last recorded122,592 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 YPN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 122,592 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 113,407 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 111,740 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 111,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 107,704 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2019 107,704 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

oil low

Pass 9 Mar 2018 104,100 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front power steering hose adrift

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear chasiss legs corroding

noise from auxillary belt area

Fail 8 Mar 2018 104,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

noise from auxillary belt area

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front power steering hose adrift

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear chasiss legs corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2017 99,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 95,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre nailed

Fail 12 May 2016 95,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre nailed

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 88,749 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 82,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside headlight lens deteriorated

tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 13 May 2014 82,217 miles

offside headlight lens deteriorated

tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 24 May 2013 78,749 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 75,640 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 75,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 72,430 miles

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

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

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

front disks pitted

Fail 23 May 2011 72,430 miles

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front disks pitted

Pass 13 Sep 2010 66,640 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to inspect under the bonnet on this vehicle due to the bonnet release under the bonnet broke but is secure

Pass 14 Sep 2009 52,435 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet realease mechanism under the bonnet faulty but still doing its job.

front drive shaft corroded but still serviceable.

fuel pipes corroded from filler cap to tank. no leaks visable at this time.

rear reg plate deteoriated but still readable.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,436 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,915 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,352 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 YPN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YPN, 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 YPN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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