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GP53 FBK

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,888 mi
Last recorded91,888 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 FBK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 91,888 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))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 91,426 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))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 91,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 91,008 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 91,005 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 90,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 89,735 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 88,955 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

tyres beginning to perish all round

Pass 14 Oct 2019 86,070 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 81,413 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 81,431 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 77,612 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 77,612 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 72,963 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,300 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 67,255 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 60,700 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,585 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,291 miles

offside rear tyre cracked/deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Feb 2012 48,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Dec 2010 45,567 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 39,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2008 29,056 miles

rear lower engine mount worn

Pass 14 Dec 2007 17,776 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 15,011 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 15,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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GP53 FBK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GP53 FBK, 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 GP53 FBK registered?

GP53 FBK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is GP53 FBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 FBK shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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