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FL53 VRC

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,239 mi
Last recorded134,239 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 VRC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 134,239 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 130,352 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 124,635 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 118,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust heat shield insicure

Fail 18 Nov 2014 118,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust heat shield insicure

Pass 22 Jun 2013 96,553 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 78,333 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 78,332 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,970 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 61,970 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 113,229 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 98,835 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 98,835 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 83,180 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 62,688 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 44,269 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 42,677 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 VRC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VRC, 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 VRC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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