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FP53 UGL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,995 mi
Last recorded119,995 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 UGL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 119,995 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 119,992 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 113,139 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 103,353 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 92,526 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 81,278 miles

Front General corrosion of suspension components

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Bearing slightly displaced (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 81,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

EML on

Front General corrosion of suspension components

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Bearing slightly displaced (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 69,558 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 58,109 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)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 47,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 44,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2012 42,413 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,413 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 40,287 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 40,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 37,289 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 33,987 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 30,684 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 26,223 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 UGL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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