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FL53 VUX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

97,059 mi
Last recorded97,059 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 VUX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 97,059 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 95,589 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 93,488 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 92,150 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 91,114 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 89,824 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 88,519 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 87,558 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 86,678 miles

n/s/r brake effort becoming low

Pass 5 Oct 2016 85,792 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 80,349 miles

both headlight aims weak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 75,253 miles

corrosion both front brake pipes

corrosion both rear undersills

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes BORDERLINE

Pass 29 Oct 2013 72,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

headlight patterns poor

Fail 28 Oct 2013 72,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

headlight patterns poor

Pass 27 Oct 2012 69,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 64,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chips on screen

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

Wear to rear tyres

Pass 28 Oct 2010 59,227 miles

Wear to front tyres on edges

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt

Chips on screen

Pass 2 Nov 2009 54,343 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 49,621 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 43,964 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 39,959 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 Front 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 19 Oct 2006 28,012 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 VUX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 VUX, 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 VUX registered?

FL53 VUX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is FL53 VUX safe to buy?

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