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ML53 YSC

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,317 mi
Last recorded100,317 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 YSC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2016 100,317 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 94,982 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 89,093 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 82,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 74,895 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 68,395 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 59,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s rear lamp damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2008 50,496 miles

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

n/s rear lamp damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2007 39,937 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

cut in side wall n/s front tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,669 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 YSC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YSC, 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 YSC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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