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FP53 UHB

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,489 mi
Last recorded124,489 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 124,489 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight accident damage to rear of vehicle

Fail 15 Feb 2019 124,471 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight accident damage to rear of vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2018 121,958 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2018 121,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 118,341 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both tyres starting to perish

Fail 29 Oct 2016 118,335 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Oct 2015 112,676 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 104,138 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 96,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 89,892 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 89,892 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 82,386 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 74,204 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 65,519 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 55,306 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 45,405 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,353 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 UHB 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 76.5%.

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 FP53 UHB, 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 UHB registered?

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

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