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FG53 VSZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,499 mi
Last recorded103,499 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 VSZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 103,499 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 103,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

engine oil low

Pass 4 Sep 2018 97,427 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 97,427 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 91,662 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 2 Sep 2016 82,297 miles

Damage to rear tailgate. (door warning light constantly on.)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 77,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 68,419 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 61,470 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 56,868 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 49,813 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,795 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 37,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 36,617 miles

slight oil leak at p/steering pump

Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,289 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 30,883 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 28,857 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 VSZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

FG53 VSZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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The MOT history for FG53 VSZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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