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CW53 GZV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,819 mi
Last recorded112,819 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 GZV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 112,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 110,563 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 110,458 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 107,969 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 105,301 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 105,277 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 102,031 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 102,031 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 98,802 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 94,509 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 90,024 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 84,905 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 77,920 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 68,084 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 55,059 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 40,764 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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CW53 GZV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CW53 GZV, 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 CW53 GZV registered?

CW53 GZV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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