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FL53 LRF

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,137 mi
Last recorded119,137 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 119,137 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts,front to rears and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 119,135 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts,front to rears and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 118,924 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 118,893 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 113,754 miles

Nearside Front and O/S/F inner tie rod slight play

Fail 21 Dec 2016 113,752 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front and O/S/F inner tie rod slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2015 109,761 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 104,780 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 104,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 98,709 miles

park brake feels long

Fail 30 Aug 2013 98,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

park brake feels long

Pass 13 Sep 2012 89,229 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 78,046 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 63,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,987 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats - Adult belts not tested.

Front pads getting low.

Fail 9 Sep 2009 52,987 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats - Adult belts not tested.

Front pads getting low.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 41,693 miles

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

Rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted.

Rear silencer heavily corroded.

Fail 9 Sep 2008 41,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted.

Rear silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,548 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LRF 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 65%.

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 LRF, 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 LRF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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