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GU53 HSK

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,834 mi
Last recorded71,834 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 HSK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 71,834 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 71,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 63,979 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 63,965 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to drum (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak coolant level low ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 49,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 49,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 49,933 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front section of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of nearside front to rear close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 49,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front section of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of nearside front to rear close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 48,002 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 47,031 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 45,160 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres heavily perished

Pass 28 Oct 2016 43,825 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 41,280 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

advise front tyres perishing and starting to wear low

advise poor image on os dip beam

Fail 27 Oct 2015 41,280 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

advise front tyres perishing and starting to wear low

advise poor image on os dip beam

Pass 28 Oct 2014 38,099 miles

general corrorsion startimg to take effect

Pass 29 Oct 2013 34,457 miles

advise osf tyre perishing

advise surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 23 Oct 2013 34,457 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise osf tyre perishing

advise surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 19 Oct 2012 32,112 miles

advise airbag eml on

advise surface corrosion to brake discs and pipes

Fail 19 Oct 2012 32,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

advise airbag eml on

advise surface corrosion to brake discs and pipes

Pass 20 Oct 2011 29,611 miles

considerable surface corrosion on steering, suspension & braking components

slight noise from n/s rear wheelbearing

Pass 29 Oct 2010 26,920 miles

advise surface corrosion to brake discs and pipes

Fail 29 Oct 2010 26,920 miles

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

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

advise surface corrosion to brake discs and pipes

Pass 29 Oct 2009 23,926 miles

bonnet release mechanism awkward to operate

nearside door mirror damaged

signs of fluid leaking from rack area

Pass 30 Oct 2008 21,479 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 18,939 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 16,001 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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GU53 HSK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GU53 HSK, 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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GU53 HSK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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