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FG53 FZY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,796 mi
Last recorded89,796 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 89,796 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 89,796 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure REAR (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 83,683 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Offside Inner Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 78,557 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 30 Jun 2015 74,907 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 74,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,333 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 70,333 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Jun 2012 63,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 63,534 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 58,949 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 53,161 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,488 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,436 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 31,808 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 24,938 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 24,938 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FZY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FZY, 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 FZY registered?

FG53 FZY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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