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ML53 YPZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,966 mi
Last recorded134,966 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 134,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 134,966 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 125,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front, front to rears, offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel filler pipes corroding

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2018 119,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside fronts, front to rears and offside and nearside rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight deterioration at offside front suspension arm ball joint cover/boot

Fail 7 Jun 2018 119,283 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside fronts, front to rears and offside and nearside rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

offside wiper blade splitting

slight deterioration at headlamp lenses

slight deterioration at offside front suspension arm ball joint cover/boot

Pass 22 Jun 2017 110,010 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management lamp on

engine oil level low ( topped up )

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight corrosion at brake pipes ( grease applied )

wear at both rear tyres @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

Pass 3 Apr 2017 107,946 miles

wheel trims fitted

Brake pipe slightly corroded fronts and front to rear/rears (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking and wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

engine management lamp on

Fail 3 Apr 2017 107,946 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded fronts and front to rear/rears (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking and wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

engine management lamp on

oil leaks

slight deterioration/cracking at both front tyre valve assemblies

wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 97,769 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 97,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear/rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

drive belt/bearing noise

engine management lamp on

pedal anti slip wear

rear wiper blade splitting

wheel trims fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 88,502 miles

brake and clutch pedal anti slip wear

slight corrosion at both front brake pipes

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Mar 2015 88,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

brake and clutch pedal anti slip wear

engine management lamp on

offside wiper blade clip weak action

slight corrosion at both front brake pipes

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Apr 2014 78,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 70,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 62,176 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 54,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,230 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 40,777 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 31,541 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,531 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)

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 YPZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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