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FG53 URW

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,109 mi
Last recorded114,109 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 114,109 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 114,109 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 110,704 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 104,921 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 96,848 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 87,864 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

n/s and o/s rear tyre side wall perish

Fail 27 Sep 2013 87,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

n/s and o/s rear tyre side wall perish

Pass 12 Oct 2012 81,655 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 81,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 72,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 61,803 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 61,803 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2009 51,086 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 22 Sep 2008 39,778 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 35,026 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 21,133 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 URW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 URW, 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 URW registered?

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

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