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FN53 OLV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,176 mi
Last recorded141,176 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 OLV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 141,176 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 132,981 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 129,771 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 125,971 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 112,058 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 112,058 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 94,536 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 71,618 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 51,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 51,939 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 51,873 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 51,873 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 50,466 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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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FN53 OLV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FN53 OLV, 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 FN53 OLV registered?

FN53 OLV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is FN53 OLV safe to buy?

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