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GK53 VTU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

94,796 mi
Last recorded94,796 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 VTU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 94,796 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2022 94,790 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 92,870 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 91,982 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 90,045 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 87,936 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 25 May 2017 85,044 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 80,000 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 73,515 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 22 May 2014 66,340 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 59,064 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 52,869 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 46,842 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 40,702 miles

steering wheel cover deteriorating

Fail 24 May 2010 40,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

steering wheel cover deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,507 miles

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbing out on inside edge

Pass 2 Jun 2008 29,763 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 24,140 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,941 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 VTU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

GK53 VTU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for GK53 VTU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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