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MM53 DWC

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,219 mi
Last recorded109,219 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 DWC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2020 109,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2020 109,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 98,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2017 87,217 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 87,217 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 81,881 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 73,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 Nov 2014 59,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 59,669 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 48,024 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 42,479 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 35,833 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 28,935 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 21,728 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 14,921 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 10,848 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 8,406 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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MM53 DWC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 MM53 DWC, 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 MM53 DWC registered?

MM53 DWC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is MM53 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM53 DWC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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