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FL53 OTW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,433 mi
Last recorded84,433 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 OTW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,433 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

hand brake slight long travel

Pass 24 Apr 2018 78,617 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 May 2017 70,709 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 70,609 miles

Central Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,751 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 61,589 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,225 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 59,225 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 57,842 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 54,297 miles

N/S front disk slightly worn

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

O/S front disk slightly worn

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 46,674 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 44,402 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,505 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,198 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,345 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 31,765 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 OTW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL53 OTW registered?

FL53 OTW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is FL53 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 OTW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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