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GK03 TVJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,367 mi
Last recorded160,367 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 TVJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 160,367 miles

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2021 160,367 miles

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

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

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 152,044 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 152,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 141,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 130,308 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 130,308 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 125,082 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 115,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015

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

brake pads loose within pad carrier

Fail 9 Mar 2015

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake pads loose within pad carrier

Pass 19 Mar 2014 98,219 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 88,725 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil near min.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,725 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil near min.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 75,877 miles

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,336 miles

front tyres getting low

Fail 25 Mar 2011 62,336 miles

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

front tyres getting low

Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,357 miles

Front Tyres 2mm

Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,568 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,583 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,371 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 12,526 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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GK03 TVJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GK03 TVJ, 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 GK03 TVJ registered?

GK03 TVJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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