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FG53 OYX

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,067 mi
Last recorded89,067 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 89,067 miles

Both front wheel hub assemblies corroded

Front brake imbalance high (but within limits)

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

Rear tyres perishing slightly

Fail 20 Feb 2026 89,067 miles

Both front wheel hub assemblies corroded

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

Front brake imbalance high (but within limits)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2025 87,920 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 86,371 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 84,516 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 82,222 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 78,941 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 76,615 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 73,674 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 73,673 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 71,699 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 69,185 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 66,220 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 63,950 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 62,191 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 60,501 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,893 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,853 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 50,344 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,029 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 42,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 31,818 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 21,518 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 OYX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG53 OYX registered?

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

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