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GK53 VSY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,386 mi
Last recorded97,386 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 VSY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 97,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit in 4 places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit in 3 places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 91,061 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 91,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 81,466 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 81,466 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 74,646 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 74,646 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 70,647 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 68,604 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 66,616 miles

gearbox oily

Pass 14 Nov 2011 64,911 miles

gearbox oily

Pass 11 Nov 2010 63,051 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 63,051 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 58,770 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 54,272 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,811 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 32,889 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 32,384 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 VSY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GK53 VSY, 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 VSY registered?

GK53 VSY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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