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MW53 ADU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,363 mi
Last recorded64,363 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 ADU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 64,363 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 64,363 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 62,590 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 59,782 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 59,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 55,800 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2016 51,803 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 45,456 miles

front brake imbalance at pass limit

n/s front & rear tyres worn & cracked

Fail 2 Nov 2015 45,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake imbalance at pass limit

n/s front & rear tyres worn & cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2014 39,433 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 34,023 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 29,742 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 25,590 miles

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

advise power steering rack damp

Pass 5 Nov 2010 20,950 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 20,123 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 18,201 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 15,010 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 11,630 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 ADU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ADU, 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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MW53 ADU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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