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MK53 FLE

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,378 mi
Last recorded89,378 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 FLE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 89,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 85,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 81,630 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 81,630 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 78,747 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 78,686 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 74,957 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 72,749 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front brake pipes corroding

poor dip beam pattern from o/s headlamp

Pass 1 Jul 2016 69,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 68,976 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 65,028 miles

poor dip beam pattern from o/s

Fail 24 Jun 2015 65,012 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

poor dip beam pattern from o/s

power steering oil leak reqs investigation

Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,857 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 55,519 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2012 52,090 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,769 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 48,768 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 48,742 miles

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

front wipers slightly smearing screen

offside front drive shaft has roughness through centre bearing

offside front shock obsorber slightly damp

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 8 Jul 2010 43,107 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2009 36,061 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 36,061 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 31,887 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 25,801 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 20,509 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 17,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 17 May 2006 17,827 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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MK53 FLE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MK53 FLE, 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 MK53 FLE registered?

MK53 FLE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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