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DN53 GFZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,529 mi
Last recorded113,529 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 GFZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 113,529 miles

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear fixing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 110,598 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 107,281 miles

Both rear shock absorbers bump stops split and dust covers insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2023 102,631 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops split and dust covers insecure

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit only just passed mot test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 97,713 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops split and dust covers insecure

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on outer edge of tread only just passed mot test (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 94,143 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops split

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 94,143 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Both rear shock absorber bump stops split

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 90,933 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops split and dust covers insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 88,056 miles

Offside Front 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 22 Aug 2019 88,056 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

n/s rear shockabsorber bump stop split away

Pass 21 Aug 2018 82,500 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split and dust cover insecure

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak and knocking

Pass 22 Aug 2017 77,919 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split and dust cover insecure

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak and knocking

Nearside headlamp cover tarnished

Pass 1 Sep 2016 75,008 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak and knocking

water leak from water pump area

Pass 21 Aug 2015 72,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

alternator belt cracked and perished

Pass 20 Aug 2014 69,598 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

aux belt perished

Fail 20 Aug 2014 69,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

aux belt perished

Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,099 miles

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

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

gearbox mount split

Pass 21 Aug 2012 44,806 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 44,806 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 31,723 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 22,860 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OUTER WALLS OF BOTH FRONT AND N/S/R TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 6 Sep 2010 22,860 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

OUTER WALLS OF BOTH FRONT AND N/S/R TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,101 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 20,101 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 17,268 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2007 13,563 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2006 9,460 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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DN53 GFZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DN53 GFZ, 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 DN53 GFZ registered?

DN53 GFZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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