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MV53 UYJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,441 mi
Last recorded157,441 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 UYJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 157,441 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALONG REAR AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (X2) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 157,441 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALONG REAR AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (X2) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 141,784 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 124,776 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 109,928 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 109,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 97,305 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 83,893 miles

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

note:slight noise from inner off side half shaft bearing

Pass 9 Nov 2010 83,893 miles

note:slight noise from inner off side half shaft bearing

Pass 26 Oct 2009
Fail 26 Oct 2009

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 57,928 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 41,662 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 5 Oct 2006 22,933 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 19,112 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 UYJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UYJ, 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 UYJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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