MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,914 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front pipes (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
advise hand brake travel
centre stop lamp not working
rear lower gear box mount worn
slight play and knock in steering rack
Exhaust system insecure 2 metal brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front pipes (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
advise hand brake travel
centre stop lamp not working
rear lower gear box mount worn
slight play and knock in steering rack
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
headlamps misted
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Headlamp lenses deteriorated
evidence of power steering rack/pipe leaking fliuid!!
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp lenses deteriorated
evidence of power steering rack/pipe leaking fliuid!!
offside rear wheel bearing noisy
Oil leak
n/s rear wheel bearing noisy
o/s front wheel bearing noisy
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
n/s rear wheel bearing noisy
o/s front wheel bearing noisy
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s rear tyre tread approx 3mm
n/s rear tyre tread approx 3mm
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG53 DWZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 FG53 DWZ, 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 FG53 DWZ registered?
FG53 DWZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is FG53 DWZ safe to buy?
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