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GU53 MFV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,328 mi
Last recorded107,328 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 MFV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 107,328 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop light not working

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 107,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight deteriorated - no beam pattern visible (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight deteriorated - no beam pattern visible (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop light not working

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 103,952 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Fail 2 Aug 2018 103,952 miles

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Pass 3 Aug 2017 94,560 miles

beam image from both head lamps, poor condition

front grill loose, off side

Pass 3 Aug 2016 91,648 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 91,625 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 91,157 miles

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

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 85,793 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit and worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing low

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 85,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit and worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing low

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 79,044 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 72,142 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,320 miles

damage to windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2010 60,757 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 58,798 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 53,540 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 47,085 miles

n/s/f TYRE close to limit

Pass 4 Sep 2006 41,441 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 MFV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MFV, 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 MFV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 September 2003.

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