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FG53 JYE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,309 mi
Last recorded109,309 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 109,309 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 101,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 96,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BORDERLINE PASS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BORDERLINE PASS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror held in with tape

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 96,311 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BORDERLINE PASS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BORDERLINE PASS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror held in with tape

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 92,133 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline pass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline pass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to (1.1.11 (c))

Offside external mirror has tape securing it

Nearside Rear shock absorber not damp or damaged, but does not damp

Offside Rear shock absorber not damp or damaged, but does not damp

Fail 24 Aug 2018 92,122 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline pass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline pass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to (1.1.11 (c))

Offside external mirror has tape securing it

Nearside Rear shock absorber not damp or damaged, but does not damp

Offside Rear shock absorber not damp or damaged, but does not damp

Pass 29 Jun 2017 88,313 miles

all brake pipes greased up when presented for test

Pass 29 Jun 2016 81,925 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 73,823 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 61,803 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 53,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,362 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 45,099 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,452 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 37,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,620 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,666 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 14,257 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 7,200 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 JYE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 JYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG53 JYE registered?

FG53 JYE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FG53 JYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 JYE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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