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MT53 UHV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,211 mi
Last recorded38,211 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 UHV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 38,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Fronts and Both Rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All. 195/60R15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 36,660 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 34,871 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 34,871 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 32,933 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 30,929 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 30,196 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 30,196 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 29,646 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 28,103 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 25,042 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 25,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all 4 tyres cracking on side walls. all 4 tyres date stamped 01/03 tyres are 14 years old

Pass 4 Dec 2012 21,475 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 18,968 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 16,750 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 14,934 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 12,893 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 9,826 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 7,214 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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MT53 UHV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MT53 UHV, 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 UHV registered?

MT53 UHV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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