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FG53 LLJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,274 mi
Last recorded170,274 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 170,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 164,206 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 157,643 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 149,905 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 149,900 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 137,271 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 137,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 125,641 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 125,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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)

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

nearside front shock absorber not damping and noisey

Pass 28 Jan 2014 114,347 miles

front shockabsorbers weak

o/s rear shockabsorber weak operation

Fail 27 Jan 2014 114,347 miles

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

front shockabsorbers weak

o/s rear shockabsorber weak operation

Pass 14 Jan 2013 104,390 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 100,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 100,154 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 94,946 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 86,859 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 74,807 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 59,478 miles

Hi level brake lights inoperative

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pump drivebelt frayed

Pass 13 Oct 2006 44,311 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 LLJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LLJ, 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 LLJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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