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FG53 VSV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,296 mi
Last recorded109,296 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 VSV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2023 109,296 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion of n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension/shocker in top mounting

rear high level brake lamp not working

Pass 27 Oct 2021 106,130 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 106,130 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 103,411 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Nov 2019 97,610 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 93,293 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 87,122 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 79,600 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 74,343 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,556 miles

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

Rear shock absorber bump stops worn both sides

Pass 15 Oct 2013 62,516 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,302 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 49,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 44,976 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,260 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 37,083 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,293 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,904 miles

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

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

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

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 VSV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VSV, 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 VSV registered?

FG53 VSV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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