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GU53 YRX

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

75,145 mi
Last recorded75,145 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 75,145 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 75,133 miles

Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened Axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 73,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF/NSR/OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 72,833 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 71,694 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 70,516 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 68,919 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 68,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 68,118 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 67,421 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 66,249 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low on edges

Offside Front tyre tread low on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2017 64,754 miles

Front offside and nearside tyre tread slightly low on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 63,501 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 62,234 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,177 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,106 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 54,106 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 50,382 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 46,128 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 46,128 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 41,454 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 36,593 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,220 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 25,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 25,143 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 19,893 miles

nail in tyre

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 YRX 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 80.8%.

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 YRX, 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 YRX registered?

GU53 YRX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is GU53 YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 YRX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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