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GU53 HXA

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,534 mi
Last recorded100,534 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 HXA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 100,534 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 94,947 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 91,991 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 91,991 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 83,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front screen washer weak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 74,405 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 74,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 72,104 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 70,866 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 69,272 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 66,838 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 64,295 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 61,340 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2012 56,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 56,611 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 47,214 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 47,214 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 37,256 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 37,256 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 34,550 miles

Advisory notices as recorded at time of initial test

Fail 26 Sep 2009 34,412 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 30,929 miles

front brakes well worn

n/s/f tyre low

n/s/r tyre getting low

some cracking in tread on o/s/r tyre

some front suspension noise no play found

Pass 2 Oct 2007 26,715 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HXA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU53 HXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU53 HXA registered?

GU53 HXA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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