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FG53 KWL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

110,715 mi
Last recorded110,715 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 110,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge V CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 110,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge V CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 107,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 107,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative internal adjust not working on nearside front headlamp (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 105,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 101,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, visible @ wheel hub. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in tread area. 195/65/15 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 101,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested Image not visible (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, visible @ wheel hub. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in tread area. 195/65/15 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 97,535 miles

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

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

Play felt in steering column when steering wheel is pulled top - to bottom

Fail 30 Nov 2020 97,535 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure Coil spring not fitted correctly against locating stops (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play felt in steering column when steering wheel is pulled top - to bottom

Pass 23 May 2019 90,885 miles

Rear axle mount bushes - worn

headlamp beam patterns - poor

steering column - lateral movement @ top

Pass 7 Jun 2018 86,962 miles

Rear axle bushes worn

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight lateral movement (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 86,961 miles

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

Rear axle bushes worn

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight lateral movement (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 83,798 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 83,796 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 83,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 83,157 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 83,154 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 82,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2014 82,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 79,340 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 79,340 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 75,438 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 66,963 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 66,963 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 59,305 miles

engine coolant leak

front discs showing wear

Pass 26 Oct 2009 51,087 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 50,835 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 43,959 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded(not blowing)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,440 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,024 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 KWL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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