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MK53 FOP

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,085 mi
Last recorded143,085 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 FOP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 143,085 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 138,809 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 133,110 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 133,110 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 129,747 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 119,644 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 112,652 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 109,775 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 104,865 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 99,352 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 92,966 miles

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2012 92,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2011 83,191 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 83,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 70,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 70,138 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 62,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 62,303 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 58,123 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside from brake pipe, joining to caliper slighty bent.

noise from around air box further investigation required

Pass 10 Sep 2008 58,123 miles

nearside from brake pipe, joining to caliper slighty bent.

noise from around air box further investigation required

Pass 22 Aug 2007 54,250 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 54,250 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,701 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 FOP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FOP, 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 FOP registered?

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

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