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MV53 UXW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,417 mi
Last recorded159,417 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 UXW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 159,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 153,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 6 Feb 2017 146,356 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 146,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 138,048 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 138,048 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main ft section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 123,841 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 110,128 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 110,110 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2013 96,938 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 81,700 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 65,982 miles

front brake deiscs are coroded and worn

Fail 12 Jan 2011 65,982 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake deiscs are coroded and worn

Pass 17 Feb 2010 57,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 47,559 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 38,589 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,789 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 UXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MV53 UXW, 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 UXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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