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MV53 PRZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

167,336 mi
Last recorded167,336 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 PRZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 167,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 167,336 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 153,718 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 153,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 138,629 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 5 Aug 2016 138,629 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2015 123,964 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 123,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

centre brake light not working

Pass 18 Aug 2014 108,140 miles

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

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 91,004 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust brackets corroded

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 23 Aug 2012 75,014 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 63,601 miles

offside rear tyre nearing limit

windscreen chipped in swept area

wipers smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 17 Aug 2011 63,601 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake pads low/discs lipped slightly

offside rear tyre nearing limit

windscreen chipped in swept area

wipers smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2010 52,469 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 52,469 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 43,827 miles

light sratching to windscreen

Fail 24 Jun 2009 43,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

light sratching to windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,120 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 34,120 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre deteriorating outer sidewall

offside rear tyre deteriorating on outer sidewall

Pass 27 Jun 2007 24,952 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 23,364 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 23,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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MV53 PRZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MV53 PRZ, 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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MV53 PRZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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