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MV53 UTF

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,569 mi
Last recorded69,569 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 UTF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 69,569 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 69,569 miles

REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

Fail 9 Mar 2018 69,569 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 3 Mar 2017 68,672 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 68,672 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 67,119 miles

CLUTCH SLIPPING

Fail 29 Feb 2016 67,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

CLUTCH SLIPPING

Pass 26 Feb 2015 64,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,151 miles

Front both head lamps lenses are in glaes or hays condition

Fail 5 Mar 2013 61,149 miles

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

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

Front both head lamps lenses are in glaes or hays condition

Pass 12 Mar 2012 59,058 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 59,055 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,435 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 50,013 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 43,303 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 37,102 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 29,087 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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MV53 UTF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 UTF, 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 MV53 UTF registered?

MV53 UTF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is MV53 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV53 UTF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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