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FG53 FZE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,147 mi
Last recorded87,147 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 FZE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 87,147 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 84,241 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 82,136 miles

wipers starting to deteriate

Fail 4 May 2018 82,136 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers starting to deteriate

Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,770 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 77,768 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 71,043 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 71,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,156 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,582 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 49,778 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,728 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,598 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,471 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,620 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 17,002 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 10,114 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 9,429 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 FZE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG53 FZE, 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 FZE registered?

FG53 FZE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is FG53 FZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 FZE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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