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MT53 JMU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,686 mi
Last recorded46,686 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 JMU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 46,686 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear seatbelt not fully inspected

damage to nearside door and outter handle area handle still works

high level stop not working

nearside wiper to big catching body

Fail 27 Apr 2013 46,686 miles

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

child seat fitted nearside rear seatbelt not fully inspected

damage to nearside door and outter handle area handle still works

high level stop not working

nearside wiper to big catching body

Pass 24 Apr 2012 34,144 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 32,340 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres perishing

Fail 30 May 2011 32,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

all 4 tyres perishing

Fail 28 May 2010 29,253 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage infront of the steering wheel but NOT within the swept area, & therefore is NOT subject to the MOT test. Repair is strongly advised though.

Pass 28 May 2010 29,253 miles

Windscreen has damage infront of the steering wheel but NOT within the swept area, & therefore is NOT subject to the MOT test. Repair is strongly advised though.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 26,308 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 24,353 miles

o/s/f wiper blade worn.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,885 miles

both front tyres on 2mm and worn on outer edges.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

nail in o/s/r tyre

travel in handbrake lever.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 18,890 miles

front tyres worn 2mm. †damp around steering rack area. †travel in hand brake lever.

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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MT53 JMU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MT53 JMU, 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 MT53 JMU registered?

MT53 JMU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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