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FL53 BYY

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,787 mi
Last recorded109,787 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 BYY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 109,787 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 105,158 miles

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2019 105,158 miles

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

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2018 100,459 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 94,696 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 94,692 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 88,916 miles

Coolant leak crack in header tank ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 84,230 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 77,644 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 77,644 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 72,828 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both ns tyres worn to 2.5-3mm

both os tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 7 Sep 2012 67,695 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,569 miles

both head light lens misty

Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,964 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 51,807 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 47,276 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 47,276 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 39,348 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 39,348 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 28,864 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 BYY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BYY, 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 BYY registered?

FL53 BYY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is FL53 BYY safe to buy?

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