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FG53 OYV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,655 mi
Last recorded120,655 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 OYV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 120,655 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 108,562 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 108,557 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 100,668 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 91,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

light corrosion on rear inner cills

Pass 24 Sep 2016 87,401 miles

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 23 Sep 2015 82,532 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounting brackets slightly corroded

rear vehicle underbody has slight surface rust

Pass 17 Oct 2014 80,762 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust brackets corroded

injector seals leaking

slight surface corrosion on both rear inner sills

Fail 11 Oct 2014 80,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust brackets corroded

injector seals leaking

slight surface corrosion on both rear inner sills

Fail 12 Oct 2013 72,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 72,202 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 69,164 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 66,351 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 66,350 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 64,788 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 64,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 56,553 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 50,609 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 50,609 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 43,945 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 37,337 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 27,981 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 OYV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OYV, 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 OYV registered?

FG53 OYV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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