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FL53 RLO

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

71,724 mi
Last recorded71,724 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 RLO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 71,724 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 69,811 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 68,226 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 68,222 miles

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 67,864 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 67,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 67,288 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2020 66,931 miles

Nearside Front tyres lightly smooth on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2019 65,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly smooth on outer edge

Fail 28 May 2019 65,816 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly smooth on outer edge

Pass 30 May 2018 64,432 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 62,385 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 59,909 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 59,909 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 57,103 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 57,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 52,733 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 52,730 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 49,038 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 49,038 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 45,493 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 41,910 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 41,909 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 May 2010 36,240 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 26,674 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 25,485 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

nearside front tyre worn/cracking on outer edge/sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2008 22,047 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 14,456 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 13,163 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 RLO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 RLO, 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 RLO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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