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GJ53 AXG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,553 mi
Last recorded116,553 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 AXG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 116,553 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2019 114,411 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2017 109,621 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 107,288 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 102,630 miles

Engine malfunction light indicate a fault

Fail 7 Jul 2015 102,630 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine malfunction light indicate a fault

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 97,266 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 89,776 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 89,776 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 82,416 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 82,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 73,491 miles

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

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

washer cap missing

Fail 15 Mar 2011 73,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

washer cap missing

Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,353 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,052 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 34,245 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 22,673 miles

n/s/rear tyre has cuts and surface damage

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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GJ53 AXG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ53 AXG, 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 GJ53 AXG registered?

GJ53 AXG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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