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FH53 MZG

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,000 mi
Last recorded51,000 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 MZG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 51,000 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 49,933 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 48,422 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 47,131 miles

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

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 45,251 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 43,702 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ( Upper securing nut & threaded section corroded ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 42,854 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber securing device & threaded section corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 39,848 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 38,196 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 37,417 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 36,792 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 35,964 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 34,697 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 33,380 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 32,002 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,730 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 28,277 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 24,872 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 22,451 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 15,862 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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FH53 MZG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FH53 MZG, 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 FH53 MZG registered?

FH53 MZG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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