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GJ53 KMF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,621 mi
Last recorded199,621 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 KMF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 199,621 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 192,686 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak heavy leaks ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 192,686 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Oil leak heavy leaks ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 170,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes greased up

Pass 23 Mar 2016 169,940 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipework (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps severley deterorated, and have NO image pattern

oil leaks

Fail 18 Mar 2016 169,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipework (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps severley deterorated, and have NO image pattern

oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2015 168,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsf flex fitment

nsr and osr shock shroud broken

nsr light water ingress

Pass 11 Apr 2014 165,238 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 150,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Apr 2012 137,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 125,522 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 125,518 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 108,966 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 94,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 76,463 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 63,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Sep 2007 63,057 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2006 47,594 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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GJ53 KMF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KMF, 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 KMF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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