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FH53 FEP

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,115 mi
Last recorded103,115 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 FEP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 103,115 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Mar 2018 102,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 93,311 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 80,276 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 80,276 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,588 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 59,155 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 54,181 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 50,199 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 45,324 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 39,252 miles

nearside rear bumpstop perrishing

offside rear bumpstop starting to perrish

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 19 Dec 2009 39,150 miles

Nearside 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 30 Dec 2008 30,594 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 20,822 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 10,307 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 10,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FH53 FEP 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 81.3%.

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 FH53 FEP, 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 FH53 FEP registered?

FH53 FEP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is FH53 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 FEP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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