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FB53 FCD

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,747 mi
Last recorded133,747 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 FCD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 133,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wiper rubber is splitting

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread low on outer edge

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine fault light is on

Fail 7 Jul 2016 133,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wiper rubber is splitting

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread low on outer edge

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine fault light is on

Fail 10 Jun 2016 133,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both headlamps crazed

coolant leak thermostat housing

engine light on

offside washer jet poor

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 133,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML on

Pass 1 Aug 2014 124,330 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 116,607 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 105,321 miles

EML on

Fail 29 Jun 2012 105,318 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML on

Pass 7 Jul 2011 96,098 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 96,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 85,411 miles

e.m.w light on

noise fron the engine sounds like a bearing humming

offside rear tyre wearing on both edges & getting close to the limit

Pass 9 Jul 2009 74,646 miles

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

cuts in off side rear tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 8 Jul 2008 64,687 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

slight noise from offside front wheel/hub when roatated

Fail 8 Jul 2008 64,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

slight noise from offside front wheel/hub when roatated

Pass 8 Nov 2006 41,301 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 FCD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FCD, 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 FCD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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