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GJ53 FCY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,335 mi
Last recorded125,335 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 FCY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 125,335 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 118,416 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 118,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 114,120 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear midway. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front plastic headlight lens faded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short one to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

engine radiator fan not working.

Fail 27 Jan 2017 114,006 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust blowing. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour orange bulb faded. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour orange bulb faded. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short one to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear midway. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front plastic headlight lens faded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short one to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

engine radiator fan not working.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 109,483 miles

A/C leak found

Backbox exhaust outer skin corroding due to age

Both front anti-roll bar d bushes cracking due to age

automatic gearbox leaking oil

Pass 9 Feb 2015 106,242 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 106,242 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 100,972 miles

offside front inner tyre has damage

Pass 12 Feb 2013 94,891 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 88,075 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 80,093 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 72,437 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 72,437 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 67,843 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 57,674 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 47,356 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Very minor oil leak from gearbox casing.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 47,356 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)

Very minor oil leak from gearbox casing.

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 FCY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GJ53 FCY, 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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GJ53 FCY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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