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FG53 KUJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,736 mi
Last recorded82,736 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2026 82,736 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering leaking slightly.

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Into tank. ()

Fail 31 Dec 2025 82,734 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering leaking slightly.

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Into tank. ()

Fail 15 Aug 2025 82,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 78,528 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 74,154 miles

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

rear axel slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2023 62,902 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 62,902 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 55,515 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 55,515 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 55,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 53,726 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 53,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 51,305 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 51,305 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 49,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,704 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,234 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,229 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,057 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,504 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 28,961 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,304 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,941 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,966 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 17,392 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 13,791 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 KUJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KUJ, 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 KUJ registered?

FG53 KUJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is FG53 KUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 KUJ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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