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FG53 LRL

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,719 mi
Last recorded97,719 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 97,719 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 97,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 95,595 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 94,255 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 94,255 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 91,483 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 91,483 miles

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 30 Sep 2013 89,000 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 85,490 miles

all 4 tyres are getting low

both headlamp aims are very weak

gearbox has bad leak

Fail 26 Sep 2012 85,490 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 80,195 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 80,195 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 77,307 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,307 miles

FRONT O/S/&/N/S/METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED HAVE RUBBED UP WITH GLASS PAPER AND LOOK O;K; HAVE GREASED AFTER

Pass 5 Oct 2009 69,219 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 58,720 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 58,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 37,459 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 37,459 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 24,707 miles

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.

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 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.

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