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FG53 FZM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,538 mi
Last recorded151,538 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 FZM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 151,538 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 151,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 140,614 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 128,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 127,282 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 121,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge,tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside headlamp interior damaged advise repairing

Fail 16 Nov 2015 121,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deterirated, no image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge,tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 112,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front bumper cracked

n/s/f door damaged + o/s/r wheel arch

n/s/f wiper detiriorating but cleans adiquitly

Fail 16 Aug 2014 112,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front bumper cracked

n/s/f door damaged + o/s/r wheel arch

n/s/f wiper detiriorating but cleans adiquitly

Pass 19 Aug 2013 104,963 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 98,666 miles

O/S/R + N/S/R suspension bump stops worn

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2012 98,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R + N/S/R suspension bump stops worn

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2011 88,841 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 79,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2009 70,646 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 70,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 58,884 miles

n/s/r seatbelt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2007 46,491 miles

Unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2006 31,674 miles

unable to test p/s/rear and center seat belt due to baby seat fitted AND high level brake light not working

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 FZM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FZM, 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 FZM registered?

FG53 FZM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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