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GF53 MPV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,849 mi
Last recorded98,849 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 98,849 miles

Coolant level low

EML light on

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 98,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

Coolant level low

EML light on

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 91,585 miles

EML on

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

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

coolant level low

engine rattle

offside rear shockobsorber bump stop deteriorated

oil leak

wipers starting to smear

Fail 17 Oct 2015 91,585 miles

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

EML on

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

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

coolant level low

engine rattle

offside rear shockobsorber bump stop deteriorated

oil leak

wipers starting to smear

Pass 2 Oct 2014 82,537 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 78,600 miles

Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 78,600 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 72,802 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 68,803 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 68,609 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,089 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 55,930 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 55,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,448 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 37,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 37,623 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,252 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 MPV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MPV, 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 MPV registered?

GF53 MPV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is GF53 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 MPV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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