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PA53 MBA

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,340 mi
Last recorded67,340 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA53 MBA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2021 67,340 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 66,711 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 65,939 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 64,821 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 63,396 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 63,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 61,658 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 57,645 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 53,869 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,037 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,281 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,358 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,017 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,182 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,688 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,019 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,445 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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PA53 MBA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol 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 PA53 MBA, 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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PA53 MBA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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