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GF53 FBA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,680 mi
Last recorded138,680 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 FBA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 138,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine mangment light staying on

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 6 Jun 2013 138,680 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine mangment light staying on

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2012 131,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine warning lamp is on.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 131,884 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine mangment light staying on

Pass 20 Jun 2011 121,579 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 110,319 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 110,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 89,200 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 89,184 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 67,434 miles

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 27 Sep 2006 47,482 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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GF53 FBA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FBA, 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 GF53 FBA registered?

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

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