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FG53 KVA

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,717 mi
Last recorded122,717 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 KVA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 122,717 miles

i)MIL lamp lit.ii)Wipers smear.iii)Damage in windscreen swept area less than 40mm circle.iv)Headlamp lenses misty slightly affecting output and beams (internal adjuster altered).v)Off side front tyre outer 20% void of tread.

vi)Near side rear shock absorber leaking fluid.vii)PAS hose leaking fluid.viii)Rear coil springs corroded.ix)Slight roughness rotating off side front roadwheel.

x)Near side front tyre worn close to 1.6mm legal limit.xi)Exhaust front joint has a minor leak of exhaust gases.xii)Non obligatory mirror casing damaged.xiii)Rear shock absorbers dustguards insecure.

Fail 13 Nov 2014 122,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

**same component as above

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

i)MIL lamp lit.ii)Wipers smear.iii)Damage in windscreen swept area less than 40mm circle.iv)Headlamp lenses misty slightly affecting output and beams (internal adjuster altered).v)Off side front tyre outer 20% void of tread.

vi)Near side rear shock absorber leaking fluid.vii)PAS hose leaking fluid.viii)Rear coil springs corroded.ix)Slight roughness rotating off side front roadwheel.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 115,690 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Off side rear tyre worn to legal minimum tread depth of 1.6mm on centre 75%

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspenson advisories :i)Both rears and off side front coil spring slightly corroded.ii)Both rear shock absorber upper guards insecure.

i)Near side rear tyre worn irregular.ii)Windscreen damage less than 40m diameter in zone B.iii)Headlamp lenses hazy.

Fail 29 Oct 2013 115,690 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO 1.6MM MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspenson advisories :i)Both rears and off side front coil spring slightly corroded.ii)Both rear shock absorber upper guards insecure.

i)Near side rear tyre worn irregular.ii)Windscreen damage less than 40m diameter in zone B.iii)Headlamp lenses hazy.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 105,136 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine Management Light On

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 105,136 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine Management Light On

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 93,928 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 73,995 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 74,732 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 61,039 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 52,264 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,473 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 30,207 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 KVA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KVA, 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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FG53 KVA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 November 2003.

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