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ML53 YPP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,525 mi
Last recorded94,525 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 94,525 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 93,082 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 91,639 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 89,510 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2020 89,509 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 79,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 66,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Fail 13 Oct 2017 66,244 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour not a matched pair (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Pass 27 Sep 2016 58,381 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 56,499 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 54,671 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 52,008 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,818 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Sep 2012 48,818 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Sep 2011 45,189 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 45,189 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 41,359 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,616 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,576 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,545 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 17,885 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 YPP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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