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FB53 FAK

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,396 mi
Last recorded155,396 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 FAK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2025 155,396 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Axle excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Beam axle bushes split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 148,036 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear beam axle bushes split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2024 148,028 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear beam axle bushes split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2023 140,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear beam axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2022 133,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gearbox end casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2021 126,046 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 119,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox minor blow/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 111,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 104,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 97,052 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 91,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 84,504 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 76,776 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 69,176 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 61,853 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/F tyre worn to 1.6mm of tread on outer edge

O/S/F tyre worn close to 1.6mm of tread on outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2012 61,853 miles

N/S/F tyre worn to 1.6mm of tread on outer edge

O/S/F tyre worn close to 1.6mm of tread on outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,599 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 45,644 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 37,236 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,880 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 27 Jan 2007 19,044 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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FB53 FAK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FB53 FAK, 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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FB53 FAK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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