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FG53 VFP

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

75,896 mi
Last recorded75,896 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 VFP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 75,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Mirror housing missing its rear trim.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly age cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 75,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Mirror housing missing its rear trim.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly age cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 65,946 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Bump stop perished and dropped down, with shocker cover

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 65,942 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal goes to the floor, pipe burst while doing brake test. (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Burst while doing brake test. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Both bump stops perished and dropped down with shocker covers.

Pass 16 Nov 2023 61,594 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 56,424 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 56,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 53,912 miles

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))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 53,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep perish cracks cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit & bald patch on outer nearly down to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 51,774 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 51,767 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 50,156 miles

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))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 50,155 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 46,641 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,774 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,633 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 38,066 miles

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

slight corrosion offside front brake pipe

wipers deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2014 38,066 miles

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

slighty corrosion offside front brake pipe

wipers deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2013 32,849 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 30,768 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 27,899 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 24,834 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 20,811 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 20,811 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 15,629 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 11,457 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 VFP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VFP, 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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FG53 VFP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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