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GF53 FWD

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,550 mi
Last recorded77,550 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 FWD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 77,550 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,879 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 70,413 miles

Both front brake pipes from calliper slight corrossion

Minor exhaust leak rear box

Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint boot perishing

Offsde rear tyre has a screw

Power steering fluid on min

Power steering pipes damp close to excessive

Fail 20 Aug 2014 70,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake pipes from calliper slight corrossion

High level stop not working

Minor exhaust leak rear box

Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint boot perishing

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offsde rear tyre has a screw

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Power steering fluid on min

Power steering pipes damp close to excessive

Pass 17 Aug 2013 66,999 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 16 Aug 2013 66,997 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Aug 2012 63,860 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 63,860 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 59,695 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear fog light has water in it

Pass 27 Aug 2010 54,057 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

high level stop light not working

Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,868 miles

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

coolant leak from the header tank

two nails/screws in the nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 30 Sep 2009 48,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coolant leak from the header tank

two nails/screws in the nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,643 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,057 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 31,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 27,476 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 FWD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FWD, 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 FWD registered?

GF53 FWD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is GF53 FWD safe to buy?

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