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MK53 FUH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,953 mi
Last recorded112,953 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 FUH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2012 112,953 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 112,953 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 97,427 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 97,406 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2010 83,207 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 71,464 miles

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

front wipers starting to perish

Pass 6 Oct 2008 61,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2007 55,638 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 44,051 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 44,051 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 FUH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FUH, 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 MK53 FUH registered?

MK53 FUH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is MK53 FUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK53 FUH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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