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FD53 ECY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,401 mi
Last recorded109,401 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 ECY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 109,401 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s o/s rear parking brake cable mounts worn but cable secure at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2021 108,582 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 108,384 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 104,576 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 104,576 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 95,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 87,507 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 78,915 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 73,323 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)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 73,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 67,516 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 62,955 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 59,481 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 55,595 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 52,844 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,876 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,639 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,545 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 34,363 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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FD53 ECY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FD53 ECY, 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 FD53 ECY registered?

FD53 ECY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is FD53 ECY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 ECY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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