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FV53 FBA

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,371 mi
Last recorded84,371 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 FBA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 84,371 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2017 84,371 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2016 80,738 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 4 Feb 2016 80,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Nov 2014 74,003 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 67,824 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 41,928 miles

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

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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FV53 FBA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV53 FBA, 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 FV53 FBA registered?

FV53 FBA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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The MOT history for FV53 FBA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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