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GF53 FAU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,328 mi
Last recorded120,328 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 FAU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 120,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 113,946 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Pass 4 Jul 2015 104,886 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 104,886 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 89,629 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 89,629 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 74,113 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 74,113 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,018 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,009 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 58,004 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 52,497 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 52,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,556 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,138 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,603 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 22,943 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 22,943 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GF53 FAU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF53 FAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF53 FAU registered?

GF53 FAU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is GF53 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 FAU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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