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FY53 UGH

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,208 mi
Last recorded107,208 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 107,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 106,091 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 105,102 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 105,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 101,668 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 99,521 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 94,290 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 86,591 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 80,705 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 May 2017 80,705 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 73,590 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 67,365 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,751 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,975 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 49,975 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 43,736 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 43,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 37,152 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 30,338 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 22,950 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 16,349 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 9,538 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 UGH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UGH, 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 FY53 UGH registered?

FY53 UGH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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The MOT history for FY53 UGH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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