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FE53 ULU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,257 mi
Last recorded108,257 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 ULU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 108,257 miles

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2024 94,082 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 94,079 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield insecure (rear

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 79,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 65,363 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 50,436 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 39,793 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 33,158 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,897 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 24,693 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 23,606 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,560 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 20,486 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 19,090 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 19,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 15,979 miles

n/s/f tyre as slight damage to the side wall

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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FE53 ULU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FE53 ULU, 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 FE53 ULU registered?

FE53 ULU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FE53 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 ULU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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