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FG53 JYH

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,888 mi
Last recorded62,888 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 JYH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 62,888 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 61,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 61,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 60,644 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 58,570 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 58,570 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 56,267 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 56,240 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 55,942 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 55,272 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 54,559 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 54,559 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 53,472 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 53,472 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,558 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 48,427 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,923 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,838 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 42,838 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,044 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,763 miles

nearside wiperblade starting to smear

Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,496 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,649 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,703 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 18,249 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 JYH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JYH, 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 JYH registered?

FG53 JYH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is FG53 JYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 JYH shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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