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MK53 FXY

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,347 mi
Last recorded144,347 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 144,347 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 139,620 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 137,644 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 132,306 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 128,897 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 125,061 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 125,061 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 110,063 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 110,063 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 May 2015 89,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

TYRE SIZE: 195/60X15 88H

n/s/r tyre wearing low

poor dip beam pattern from both headlamps - outer lens deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2015 89,613 miles

TYRE SIZE: 195/60X15 88H

n/s/r tyre wearing low

poor dip beam pattern from both headlamps - outer lens deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2014 72,053 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 71,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 69,078 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 67,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level stop in op

slight run out on front brakes

Fail 7 Oct 2010 64,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 64,985 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,618 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 62,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 50,659 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 37,334 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 19,631 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 17,607 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 17,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FXY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK53 FXY, 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 FXY registered?

MK53 FXY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is MK53 FXY safe to buy?

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