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FG53 URX

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,943 mi
Last recorded57,943 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 URX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 57,943 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 56,876 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 53,715 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Rear - back box exhaust mount corroded but secure.

Rear service brake efficiency low but working.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 49,681 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 49,681 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,172 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 2 Aug 2011 47,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

cut in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 19 Aug 2010 43,308 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,565 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 32,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,785 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,063 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 25,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,356 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 URX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 URX, 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 URX registered?

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

Is FG53 URX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 URX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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