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GK53 SXV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

185,119 mi
Last recorded185,119 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 SXV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 185,119 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 185,119 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2013 173,461 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 173,455 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 160,130 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 160,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 150,364 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 150,364 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 137,906 miles

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

gear box mount excees play

oil level low

Pass 4 Nov 2009 124,663 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 112,290 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 112,290 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front wiper torn

Pass 23 Nov 2007 96,026 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 70,340 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)

rear tyres worn uneven

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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GK53 SXV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GK53 SXV, 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

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What year was GK53 SXV registered?

GK53 SXV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is GK53 SXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK53 SXV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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