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FL53 UKG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,905 mi
Last recorded108,905 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 108,905 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge step treads

nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall detected

offside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edge step treads detected

Fail 11 Oct 2016 108,869 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working too bright, bulb fitted incorrectly (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge step treads

nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall detected

offside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edge step treads detected

Pass 23 Oct 2015 103,749 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 103,749 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 96,677 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 85,537 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 75,525 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 65,170 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,105 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 28,478 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,599 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 21,599 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 UKG 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 78.6%.

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 UKG, 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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What year was FL53 UKG registered?

FL53 UKG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is FL53 UKG safe to buy?

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