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GF53 UKO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,480 mi
Last recorded82,480 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 82,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavily Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 17 Jun 2022 71,655 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 24 Jun 2021 64,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 63,796 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 62,293 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 60,352 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 57,792 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 55,152 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 55,151 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection of pipes

Pass 25 Aug 2015 52,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 52,214 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 49,001 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,099 miles

both front headlights clouded

cracks in o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2012 43,326 miles

advice front pads low

Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,142 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,284 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 37,257 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,257 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 33,908 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 27,071 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 19,434 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 UKO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UKO, 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 UKO registered?

GF53 UKO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is GF53 UKO safe to buy?

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