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FG53 KWF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,361 mi
Last recorded169,361 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 KWF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 169,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill heavily undersealed

Offside Rear sill heavily undersealed

Rear boot floor heavily undesealed

Pass 5 Sep 2024 160,068 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 151,633 miles

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

both rear undersills and offside outer sill heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Sep 2023 151,631 miles

Rear Axle fractured corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear undersills and offside outer sill heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Sep 2022 141,648 miles

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction dash cam (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox end case leaking/corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Sep 2022 141,300 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction dash cam (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox end case leaking/corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Sep 2021 132,084 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 131,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 122,153 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear and upper sills of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 112,059 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 97,951 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

both front and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2018 97,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened has excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

both front and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 90,181 miles

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

oil level on minimum

Fail 5 Oct 2017 90,181 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 18 Oct 2016 86,674 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 80,741 miles

Both wiper blades worn.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion on all metal brake pipes(replacement recommended)

Corrosion on exhaust.

Corrosion on front/rear subframes and suspension components.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 77,236 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

n/s rear shock absorber cover insecure

o/s rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2014 77,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

n/s rear shock absorber cover insecure

o/s rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 72,381 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 72,284 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 68,059 miles

exhaust corroded

rear n/s tyre perished 195-60-15

Pass 13 Oct 2011 63,943 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,837 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 58,831 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 52,223 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,661 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 35,330 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 26,411 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 KWF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KWF, 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 KWF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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