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FL53 LUY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,135 mi
Last recorded97,135 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 LUY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 97,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 97,135 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 96,779 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 83,968 miles

engine light on

knock in steering

Fail 27 Aug 2015 83,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

engine light on

knock in steering

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jul 2014 70,082 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,735 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 39,795 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 37,320 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 37,312 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,214 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,151 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 27,941 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 27,941 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,242 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 20,588 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 LUY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LUY, 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 LUY registered?

FL53 LUY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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