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FG53 DWZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,914 mi
Last recorded123,914 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 DWZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 123,914 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 123,865 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 116,537 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlamps misted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 102,718 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 102,718 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 93,413 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

evidence of power steering rack/pipe leaking fliuid!!

Fail 3 Mar 2016 93,413 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 81,661 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear wheel bearing noisy

o/s front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 5 Mar 2015 81,661 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 70,573 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 70,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 56,601 miles

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

n/s rear tyre tread approx 3mm

Pass 27 Apr 2013 56,601 miles

n/s rear tyre tread approx 3mm

Fail 25 Nov 2011 40,821 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 40,821 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 30,210 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 30,205 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,538 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 26,929 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 24,359 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 20,695 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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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.

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