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GF53 UHN

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,623 mi
Last recorded101,623 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 UHN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 101,623 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 101,855 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking by filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing & offside rear (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

no oil in engine toped up 1 1/2ltrs

Pass 23 Sep 2014 94,224 miles

rear bumper damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2014 94,124 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2013 87,417 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nsr tyre cracking/perishing between treads

Fail 26 Sep 2013 87,401 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nsr tyre cracking/perishing between treads

Pass 10 Sep 2012 82,584 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 79,936 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 77,005 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 65,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Oct 2008 53,814 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 42,660 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 30,640 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 30,640 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 UHN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UHN, 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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GF53 UHN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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