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GL53 OZJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,692 mi
Last recorded98,692 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 OZJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 98,692 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 96,144 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 96,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal brake pipe from flexipipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal brake pipe from flexipipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 93,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 90,389 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 87,666 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 85,775 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 84,087 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 84,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 81,656 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 79,160 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 75,813 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 71,779 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 66,282 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 62,097 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Nov 2012 57,640 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 51,536 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 51,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,921 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 46,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 41,264 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 29,296 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 18,289 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 10,816 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 OZJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OZJ, 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 GL53 OZJ registered?

GL53 OZJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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