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GL53 EZJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,465 mi
Last recorded79,465 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 EZJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 79,465 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 79,457 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect most likely due to product on the lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 70,190 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 70,173 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 60,635 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside front tyre worn close to designed wear limit plus wearing low on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2020 53,041 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 52,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 52,803 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 52,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 52,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 50,791 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 49,226 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 49,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 48,661 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 48,661 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 47,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 47,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 46,278 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Lower rear engine mount starting to split.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

Nearside rear coil spring corroded.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 44,494 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Fluctuation to front brake readings.

Front wiper blades smeary.

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit, 2mm.

Nearside rear coil spring starting to corrode.

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 41,646 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 41,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 36,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 36,225 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,286 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 27,257 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,415 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 21,415 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 16,195 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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GL53 EZJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GL53 EZJ, 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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GL53 EZJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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