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FG53 UPL

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,088 mi
Last recorded95,088 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 UPL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 95,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 95,088 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 88,776 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 88,763 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 87,608 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 85,395 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 82,117 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 80,069 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 77,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 75,616 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,657 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 71,738 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010
Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,312 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 48,297 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,483 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,480 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 23,724 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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FG53 UPL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FG53 UPL, 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 FG53 UPL registered?

FG53 UPL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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