MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all 4 tyres are getting low
both headlamp aims are very weak
gearbox has bad leak
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all 4 tyres are getting low
both headlamp aims are very weak
gearbox has bad leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
GEAR BOX OIL LEAK
O/S/&/N/S/FRONT HEAD LAMP PATTEN WEAK
FRONT O/S/&/N/S/METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED HAVE RUBBED UP WITH GLASS PAPER AND LOOK O;K; HAVE GREASED AFTER
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FRONT O/S/&/N/S/METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED HAVE RUBBED UP WITH GLASS PAPER AND LOOK O;K; HAVE GREASED AFTER
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG53 LRL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 LRL, 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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What year was FG53 LRL registered?
FG53 LRL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 November 2003.
Is FG53 LRL safe to buy?
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