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FL53 RKE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,303 mi
Last recorded117,303 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 117,303 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 107,047 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 102,360 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear bumper loose and needs refixing

Fail 7 Jan 2016 102,360 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear bumper loose and needs refixing

Pass 6 Feb 2015 91,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 23 Jan 2014 90,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear bumper insecure advise it is repaired

Pass 29 Jan 2013 85,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 77,451 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 69,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 56,571 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 42,681 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 42,526 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,992 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 6 Oct 2006 18,997 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 RKE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RKE, 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 RKE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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