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FE53 VCD

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,955 mi
Last recorded86,955 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 VCD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 86,955 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 86,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 81,350 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 81,350 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 81,237 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 74,189 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 73,550 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 67,286 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 67,286 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 60,414 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 50,380 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE DRY SALTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE TEST WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE REQ

Pass 28 Jan 2014 50,380 miles

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE DRY SALTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE TEST WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE REQ

Pass 12 Feb 2013 46,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nsr tyre low and cracking

Fail 11 Feb 2013 46,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

nsr tyre low and cracking

Fail 3 Feb 2012 39,408 miles

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

engine management light on

front brake pads wearing low

nsr tyre worn low and cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2012 39,408 miles

engine management light on

front brake pads wearing low

nsr tyre worn low and cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2011 33,096 miles

nsr tyre cracking badlym but no cords visible

Fail 7 Feb 2011 33,096 miles

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr tyre cracking badlym but no cords visible

Pass 15 Feb 2010 27,800 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2009 26,867 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 24,995 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 22,629 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 20,004 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

SLIGHT FRONT WIPER SMEAR †N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL SCUFFED †O/S/R & N/S/F TYRES HAVE SMALL SPLITS IN TREAD

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 VCD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FE53 VCD, 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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FE53 VCD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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