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FP53 LND

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,692 mi
Last recorded101,692 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 LND
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 101,692 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 96,965 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 96,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 92,867 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 92,827 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 90,619 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 87,231 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 78,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper damaged

Front wings damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dogbone mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

body corrosion, o/s outer rear sill, o/s/r quarter, N/s/f wing

Fail 5 Oct 2018 78,429 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper damaged

Front wings damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dogbone mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

body corrosion, o/s outer rear sill, o/s/r quarter, N/s/f wing

Pass 3 Oct 2017 72,238 miles

Exhaust bracket broke.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 68,575 miles

Nearside Front Wing and Bumper

Pass 24 Sep 2015 63,991 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 58,563 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 54,701 miles

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

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,868 miles

Hi level stop light inop

Pass 6 Oct 2010 45,436 miles

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

high level brake light inop

Fail 6 Oct 2010 45,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,669 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,234 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 34,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 32,336 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,932 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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FP53 LND is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FP53 LND, 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 FP53 LND registered?

FP53 LND is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is FP53 LND safe to buy?

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