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GL53 FEJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

124,959 mi
Last recorded124,959 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 FEJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 124,959 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 115,366 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 110,967 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 106,401 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 102,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 99,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 95,463 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 91,220 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 91,168 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to exhaust blow (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail box (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 86,988 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 79,983 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 79,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 72,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,328 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 66,235 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 59,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 59,198 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 51,235 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,691 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 43,474 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 43,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 41,201 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 41,201 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 36,635 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 28,764 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 28,347 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 FEJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GL53 FEJ, 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 FEJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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