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FL53 OTK

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,126 mi
Last recorded124,126 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 OTK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 124,126 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 124,126 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 118,524 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 118,072 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

CENTRE BRAKELIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 112,361 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 112,234 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 107,954 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 98,216 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 85,990 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 74,407 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 74,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

Pass 9 Mar 2013 69,961 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly worn

Fail 2 Mar 2013 69,790 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 3 Mar 2012 62,235 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 6 Mar 2010 42,681 miles

engine man.light on

Pass 4 Mar 2009 31,589 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 17,571 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 6,565 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 OTK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OTK, 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 OTK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 October 2003.

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