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FL53 BYU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,070 mi
Last recorded138,070 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 BYU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 138,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 129,795 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 129,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 129,577 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no visible pattern both headlight lenses are opaque (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 120,776 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 120,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 116,056 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 109,621 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 109,621 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 102,403 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 96,796 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 96,796 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 90,138 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 May 2012 90,138 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jun 2011 81,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 72,500 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 62,864 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 53,224 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 41,880 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 34,433 miles

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

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

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 BYU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

FL53 BYU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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