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GK53 WZU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

64,017 mi
Last recorded64,017 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 64,017 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 64,017 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 58,105 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 17 Jan 2024 53,960 miles

All suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes perished/worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 53,950 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes perished/worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 53,204 miles

Front Front hub/bearing carriers corroding

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 53,204 miles

Front Front hub/bearing carriers corroding

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 52,161 miles

Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake caliper carrier/hub (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 52,161 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake caliper carrier (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 52,148 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Both rear tyres cracking between tread

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 51,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 50,891 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 49,344 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 47,852 miles

Headlamps deteriorating

Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,778 miles

Headlamps deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,286 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,250 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 37,240 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 34,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,568 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 32,482 miles

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)

o/s rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,563 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 29,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,607 miles

no center rear seat belt fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,318 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,470 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 20,449 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 16,980 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 15,023 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 WZU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WZU, 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 WZU registered?

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

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