CarVerify

Free Car Check

GJ53 VZN

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,086 mi
Last recorded144,086 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 VZN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 144,086 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 144,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 143,942 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 131,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 118,472 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 118,472 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 106,792 miles

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

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)

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 13 Sep 2017 106,792 miles

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

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

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

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)

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 27 Sep 2016 95,801 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavy on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 95,745 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavy on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 78,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,351 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,045 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly scrubbed on outer edges

wipers slightly smeary/deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,233 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,688 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 50,688 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,962 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 38,524 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r exterior door moulding coming adrift

Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,524 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s/r exterior door moulding coming adrift

Fail 11 Sep 2008 31,358 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,358 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,507 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 24,507 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,996 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
Full Ford Fusion reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GJ53 VZN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GJ53 VZN?

You can check the full history of GJ53 VZN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GJ53 VZN registered?

GJ53 VZN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is GJ53 VZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ53 VZN shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ53 VZN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GJ53 VZN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.