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AO53 FMX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,142 mi
Last recorded42,142 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FMX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 42,142 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 42,088 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,921 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,860 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,942 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,326 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 19,644 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,233 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 16,517 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 14,153 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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AO53 FMX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO53 FMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO53 FMX registered?

AO53 FMX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is AO53 FMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 FMX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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