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OV53 UDG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

159,166 mi
Last recorded159,166 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 UDG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 159,166 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 159,008 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r chassis by axle mouniting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 154,852 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 148,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 140,507 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 131,089 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 131,089 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 122,519 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 113,740 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 104,906 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 96,193 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 86,910 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,586 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 69,862 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 60,990 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 53,604 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 18,186 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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OV53 UDG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OV53 UDG, 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 OV53 UDG registered?

OV53 UDG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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