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FP53 UGE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,686 mi
Last recorded131,686 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 UGE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 131,686 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 131,686 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 125,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wing and bumper damaged no sharp edges

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged no sharp edges

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear reversing lamp not working

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 22 Aug 2019 125,084 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear wing and bumper damaged no sharp edges

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged no sharp edges

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear reversing lamp not working

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 27 Sep 2018 115,694 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 112,055 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 107,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 100,461 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 93,612 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 87,745 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 80,778 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,851 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 65,888 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 57,550 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 49,969 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 42,172 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 31,012 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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FP53 UGE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UGE, 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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FP53 UGE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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