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FE53 UMM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,224 mi
Last recorded86,224 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 UMM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,224 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 86,224 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,964 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 75,896 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 73,078 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 May 2016 73,078 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 67,435 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 67,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2014 62,264 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,787 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 53,367 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 47,586 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 39,799 miles

Reversing light not working

Pass 21 May 2009 36,312 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2008 35,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2007 27,158 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 13,080 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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FE53 UMM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UMM, 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 UMM registered?

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

Is FE53 UMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 UMM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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