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GJ53 UTN

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,885 mi
Last recorded119,885 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 UTN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 119,885 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 113,829 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 108,133 miles

rear box outer casing corroded

Fail 18 May 2017 108,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 105,567 miles

EML on during test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 105,567 miles

EML on during test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 98,602 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 90,060 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 90,060 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 83,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 83,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 77,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 77,965 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 70,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2010 63,300 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops worn.

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)

Windscreen wiper wear marks showing and beginning to smear slightly.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 55,855 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops are split.

Fail 2 Oct 2009 55,855 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear shock absorber bump stops are split.

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

Front wiper blades starting to smear.

Interior mirror loose/adrift.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,063 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 48,063 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 39,794 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,743 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 UTN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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