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GJ53 VZY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,761 mi
Last recorded125,761 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 VZY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 125,761 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 120,332 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 120,332 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also tyre mishapped (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 115,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 111,399 miles

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

Rear tyres cracked/perished on the sidewalls. 195.60.15

Fail 19 Jan 2021 111,395 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of os ns front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced os ns (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2019 105,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perished on the outer sidewall.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.60.15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2019 104,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perished on the outer sidewall, 195.60.15

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.60.15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 98,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

high level stop light not working.

Fail 21 Jul 2018 98,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

high level stop light not working.

Pass 10 Jul 2017 94,333 miles

advise both wiper blades need changing

advise brake pipes corroded

advise o/s/r coil spring corroded

advise o/s/r tyre badly perrished,n/s/f-n/s/r perished

Pass 25 Jul 2016 91,162 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 91,097 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 87,755 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

O/S/R Exhaust mount damaged but exhaust has support from other mountings

Pass 29 Jul 2014 85,067 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 81,240 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 73,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 60,977 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 51,034 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 39,197 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,371 miles

Advise bonnet catch requires attention

Advise front tyres getting low

Pass 24 Aug 2007 15,996 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
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GJ53 VZY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 VZY, 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 VZY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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