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MT53 ULG

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,925 mi
Last recorded65,925 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 ULG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 65,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sill slightly damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 62,581 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 58,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 54,086 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 54,086 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 50,371 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 47,244 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 47,244 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 44,552 miles

advise nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 4 Jan 2012 39,627 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 35,877 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 35,877 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 32,022 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,797 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 24,165 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 18,837 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 ULG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ULG, 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 ULG registered?

MT53 ULG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is MT53 ULG safe to buy?

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