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FL53 ATX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,716 mi
Last recorded189,716 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 ATX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 189,716 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both and nsf (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 12 May 2023 177,014 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2023 177,007 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 159,444 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bothsides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 159,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bothsides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 140,430 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 140,429 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 132,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 113,344 miles

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 6 Sep 2017 108,729 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 108,694 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 100,903 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 100,834 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 87,611 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 73,590 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,196 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 57,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 44,218 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 44,181 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 25,590 miles

Front tyres worn.

All four tyres perished and split on outer side walls.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 25,270 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 25,270 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 23,717 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,322 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 20,914 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,047 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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FL53 ATX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FL53 ATX, 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 FL53 ATX registered?

FL53 ATX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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