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FL53 BYA

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,472 mi
Last recorded114,472 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 BYA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 114,472 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 107,855 miles

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)

both front tyres wearing low in centres

child seats fitted

high level brake light not working

rear exhaust support bracket corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 96,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside front headlights deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 8 Nov 2014 96,185 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside front headlights deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 19 Nov 2013 87,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear parking brake efficiency reading low

Pass 21 Nov 2012 76,469 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside rear parking brake efficiency reading low

Pass 24 Nov 2011 68,838 miles

nearside rear shocker sleeve insecure

rear exhaust heat sheild not fully secured

Pass 17 Nov 2010 58,900 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 58,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 48,381 miles

advise hand brake adjustment

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit advise changing

offside front tyre wearing low

slight damage to offside rear wheel

Pass 25 Nov 2008 38,690 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 36,941 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,706 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 32,322 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 BYA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FL53 BYA, 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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FL53 BYA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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