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MV53 UYY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,277 mi
Last recorded121,277 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 UYY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 121,277 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 115,654 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 109,638 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 106,143 miles

brake and fuel lines covered in sealent, brakes corroded, rear reg plate letter M deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2013 106,112 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 106,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Slight bind on the nearside rear brake

Pass 5 Sep 2012 101,681 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

rear shock absorber dust covers displaced

Pass 12 Sep 2011 93,800 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 93,780 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 85,264 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Sep 2010 85,264 miles

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

Both front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 75,819 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 65,440 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 55,478 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 55,478 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 44,406 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 UYY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UYY, 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 UYY registered?

MV53 UYY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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