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FP53 UHG

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,302 mi
Last recorded96,302 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 UHG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 96,302 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 96,302 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 90,778 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 88,587 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 87,734 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath in places (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 87,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath in places (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 84,027 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 80,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jan 2015 80,445 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2014 76,183 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,393 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 53,668 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 42,635 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 30,621 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,209 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,256 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 19,165 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 13,667 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 UHG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP53 UHG registered?

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

Is FP53 UHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 UHG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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