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GJ53 RHU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,759 mi
Last recorded140,759 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 RHU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 140,759 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 133,078 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 124,750 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 124,750 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 116,880 miles

brake pipes corroding in places.

exhaust corroded.

front brake discs corroded.

front tyres wearing on edges.

nearside front wiper blade spliting.

Pass 7 May 2013 110,666 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 11 May 2012 105,188 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 96,504 miles

n/s/f tyre has small cut in tread & is worn to 2mm on edges of tread

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm on outer edge

Pass 5 May 2010 86,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 79,021 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 79,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 633,879 miles

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

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

center rear brake light taped over

Fail 8 Jan 2008 633,879 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center rear brake light taped over

Fail 5 Jan 2007 48,783 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,783 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 RHU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RHU, 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 RHU registered?

GJ53 RHU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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