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GK53 VVJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,531 mi
Last recorded89,531 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 VVJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 89,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 89,519 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 88,749 miles

Coolant leak signs of coolant leak ()

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps need reconditioning (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak Gear box has an oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 88,749 miles

Coolant leak signs of coolant leak ()

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps need reconditioning (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak Gear box has an oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 86,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 86,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 83,310 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 78,561 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 78,561 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 73,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 65,792 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 65,792 miles

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

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 58,126 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,148 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 52,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 43,507 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 37,679 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 32,598 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 VVJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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