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FB53 FDF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,839 mi
Last recorded110,839 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 110,839 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 110,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 95,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bowed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 82,030 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 82,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced faded and bluured (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced faded and bluured (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 72,816 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 72,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 65,785 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 60,202 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 48,034 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 40,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 32,248 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 28,559 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 26,354 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 24,236 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 24,236 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 22,046 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 22,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 20,173 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 17,916 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 17,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 14,158 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 10,693 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 7,560 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 FDF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FDF, 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 FB53 FDF registered?

FB53 FDF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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