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GP53 FDF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,885 mi
Last recorded81,885 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 FDF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 81,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 75,740 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 75,087 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 69,326 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 68,728 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 67,674 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 67,671 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 65,740 miles

front tyres perishing

Pass 21 May 2015 62,950 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 61,268 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 59,831 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 56,782 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 53,774 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 49,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,164 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 45,636 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 40,557 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 36,418 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 27,491 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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GP53 FDF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GP53 FDF, 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 FDF registered?

GP53 FDF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is GP53 FDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 FDF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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