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ML53 YRA

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,975 mi
Last recorded84,975 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 YRA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 84,975 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 74,370 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 74,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 60,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 60,378 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 48,226 miles

front pads getting close to limit

Fail 3 Aug 2012 48,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads getting close to limit

Pass 5 Aug 2011 38,745 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 31,373 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,083 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,945 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 20,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2006 15,308 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 YRA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YRA, 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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What year was ML53 YRA registered?

ML53 YRA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is ML53 YRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML53 YRA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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