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FG53 JYW

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,405 mi
Last recorded147,405 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 JYW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 147,405 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 134,308 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 118,907 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 110,601 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 107,654 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 107,654 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2018 100,642 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 90,349 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 82,564 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 78,815 miles

(advise) o/s/r shcok absorder dust cover broken away

Fail 9 Apr 2015 78,814 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

(advise) n/s/r tyre has screw embeded in tread outer edge

(advise) o/s/r brake pipe becoming corroded ( reccomend clean and grease )

(advise) o/s/r shcok absorder dust cover broken away

Pass 1 Feb 2014 73,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 67,842 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 62,819 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,244 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,261 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 56,255 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,917 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 41,415 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,411 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 25,855 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 JYW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JYW, 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 JYW registered?

FG53 JYW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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