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FL53 UAV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,603 mi
Last recorded69,603 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 69,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of the front to the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15/92V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front headlight lenses deteriorated

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

high level stop light not working

Fail 22 Oct 2025 69,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of the front to the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15/92V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front headlight lenses deteriorated

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

high level stop light not working

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 67,886 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear shock absorber dust covers loose + dropped down

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear + off side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 66,168 miles

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

windscreen slight damage

Fail 19 Oct 2023 66,168 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

windscreen slight damage

Pass 12 Oct 2022 64,330 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose + dropped down

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 62,941 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

both the rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

nearside rear tyre slight cracking in the tread area [ 195/60/15/88V ]

Fail 18 Oct 2021 62,941 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

both the rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

nearside rear tyre slight cracking in the tread area [ 195/60/15/88V ]

Pass 22 Oct 2020 61,966 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

nearside rear tyre slight cracking in the tread area

offside front tyre cracking in the tread area [ 195/60/15/88V ]

offside rear tyre cracking in the tread area

Pass 21 Oct 2019 60,236 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

offside front tyre slight cracking in the tread area [ 195/60/15/88V ]

offside rear tyre slight cracking in the tread area

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2018 57,483 miles

both front tyres slight cracking in tread area and slightly worn on edges [ 195/60/15/88V ]

both front wiper blades split at ends

coolant leak

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside rear tyre slight cracking in tread area

slight windscreen damage

Pass 19 Oct 2017 54,676 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall [ 195/60/15/88V ]

Pass 21 Oct 2016 50,803 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread area [195/60/15/88V ]

Fail 21 Oct 2016 50,803 miles

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

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread area [195/60/15/88V ]

Pass 22 Oct 2015 47,963 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edge

Pass 17 Oct 2014 44,926 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 41,266 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 37,869 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 11 Oct 2012 37,868 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light is illuminated

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2011 33,744 miles

engine warning lamp illuminated

Fail 21 Oct 2010 29,695 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 29,695 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 25,396 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,072 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2007 18,004 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 16,844 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 14,743 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 UAV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 UAV, 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 UAV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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