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AU53 GXT

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,937 mi
Last recorded167,937 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 GXT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 167,937 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both Sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 159,397 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 150,517 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 141,720 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 134,700 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 125,135 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))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 125,135 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 11 Jan 2020 117,073 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 110,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 105,163 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 96,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing heavily on inner edge - close to cord (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2017 96,665 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing heavily on inner edge - close to cord (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 87,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Apr 2015 77,094 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 77,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 67,539 miles

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)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 67,539 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 57,691 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 57,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 49,486 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 39,755 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 29 Mar 2010 35,543 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,263 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 27,869 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 23,710 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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AU53 GXT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU53 GXT, 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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AU53 GXT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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