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MW53 AAX

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,226 mi
Last recorded129,226 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 AAX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 129,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 116,773 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine light fault

Fail 28 Nov 2016 116,773 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine light fault

Pass 15 Dec 2015 104,693 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 92,735 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 82,595 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 82,595 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 75,984 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 73,278 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)

handbrake slighty high

Pass 1 Nov 2010 65,960 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,434 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 58,434 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,725 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 40,601 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 32,141 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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MW53 AAX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW53 AAX, 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 MW53 AAX registered?

MW53 AAX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is MW53 AAX safe to buy?

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