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FG53 UOO

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

165,237 mi
Last recorded165,237 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 165,237 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe/beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 158,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 150,482 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jan 2023 140,702 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 140,702 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 129,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 118,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 112,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 100,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 91,256 miles

both sides rear bump stops broken

Fail 15 Jan 2018 91,256 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both sides rear bump stops broken

Pass 16 Jan 2017 83,345 miles

rear bump stops perished

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2016 75,404 miles

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

both headlamp lenses cloudy

Fail 11 Jan 2016 75,404 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 26 Jan 2015 66,520 miles

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

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

headlamp pattern slightly vague/headlamp lenses cloudy

o/s/r tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 27 Jan 2014 58,914 miles

front pads 5000 miles

headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Jan 2014 58,914 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pads 5000 miles

headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jan 2013 51,325 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2.8mm

o/s/r tyre on 3.5mm

Fail 28 Jan 2013 51,325 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/r tyre on 2.8mm

o/s/r tyre on 3.5mm

Pass 23 Jan 2012 43,769 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre on 4mm

Pass 24 Jan 2011 36,211 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,127 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 22,175 miles

n/s/r tyre 0n 2mm and starting to perish

Pass 21 Jan 2008 14,623 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 6,426 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 5,710 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 UOO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 UOO, 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 UOO registered?

FG53 UOO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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