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FY53 UBV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,904 mi
Last recorded89,904 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 UBV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 89,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 79,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 73,827 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 73,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 69,434 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 63,882 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 63,235 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 61,246 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 57,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 50,811 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 45,552 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 40,494 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 40,244 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 39,014 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 37,156 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 37,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 34,983 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 34,983 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 32,600 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 29,744 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 26,327 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 22,330 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 17,862 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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FY53 UBV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FY53 UBV, 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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FY53 UBV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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