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MV53 VEH

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,547 mi
Last recorded108,547 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 VEH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 108,547 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 105,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 100,305 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 95,261 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 89,364 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,204 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 83,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 77,065 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,092 miles

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)

exhaust backbox slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 66,013 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 66,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 60,280 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 27 Aug 2010 54,947 miles

off and nearside rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2009 48,893 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 41,616 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 41,616 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2007 34,235 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 34,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,462 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 VEH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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