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GK53 VFC

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,022 mi
Last recorded80,022 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 VFC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 80,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 80,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 73,842 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 73,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 67,948 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 62,013 miles

Slight leak off side front drive shaft oil seal

Fail 4 Jan 2016 62,013 miles

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

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

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)

Slight leak off side front drive shaft oil seal

Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,600 miles

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

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

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

center brake light tapped over

headlight & beam paterns poor just meet requiremnts

Pass 19 Sep 2013 53,890 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 53,890 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 49,445 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,973 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,803 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 40,803 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,934 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 35,934 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,176 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 26,574 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,093 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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GK53 VFC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VFC, 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 GK53 VFC registered?

GK53 VFC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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