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FG53 LNU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

114,986 mi
Last recorded114,986 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 LNU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 114,986 miles

reverse lamp/s inoperative

Fail 8 Jan 2025 114,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

reverse lamp/s inoperative

Pass 19 Jan 2024 110,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch area. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

O/S/R Tyre perished.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch area. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 110,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch area. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

O/S/R Tyre perished.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch area. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 106,455 miles

Both outer CV gaiters deteriorated.

Engine oil leaks.

O/S and N/S Front metal brake pipes corroded.

O/S and N/S rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp inoperative.

Fail 9 Jan 2023 106,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower to increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

reverse lamp/s inoperative

Pass 18 Jan 2022 104,027 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Lower engine mount worn

reverse lamp/s inoperative

Fail 6 Jan 2022 104,001 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear service brake lower effort

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Lower engine mount worn

reverse lamp/s inoperative

Pass 11 Jan 2021 100,768 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 100,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 97,439 miles

Both outer CV gaiters deteriorated.

Evidence of fuel leak at fuel filler pipes. No leak found at time of test.

Front indicators pale.

Fail 11 Jan 2020 97,297 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Both outer CV gaiters deteriorated.

Evidence of fuel leak at fuel filler pipes. No leak found at time of test.

Exhaust blow at rear section area.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front indicators pale.

Pass 7 Jan 2019 93,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f brake pipe corroded , all others coated. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer corroded .

Fail 3 Jan 2019 93,322 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f brake pipe corroded , all others coated. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer corroded .

Pass 13 Jan 2018 88,607 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s lenses cloudy. (1.7.5a)

Rear metal fuel filler tubes starting to corrode.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 79,270 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 9 Jan 2016 65,809 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 54,234 miles

Both front tyres perished/split

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 45,676 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front tyres at 3mm

offside front tyre has small cut on inner side wall

Fail 13 Jan 2014 45,669 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front tyres at 3mm

offside front tyre has small cut on inner side wall

Pass 18 Jun 2013 42,129 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,407 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 36,388 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 28,233 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 22,078 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 16,625 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 11,145 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 10,744 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 8,777 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 LNU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LNU, 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 LNU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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