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GU53 YZH

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,808 mi
Last recorded68,808 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 YZH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 68,808 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, in and around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 67,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded - requires attention (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

PAS belt perishing

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 65,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded but covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 65,564 miles

Headlamp aim too low adjuster faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded but covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 64,988 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded but have been greased

Both front headlamp plastic lenses are tarnished, close to masking beam patterns

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Front brake discs have surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre appears repairable ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 64,389 miles

Both front headlamp plastic lenses are deteriorated, close to masking beam patterns

Coil spring corroded both rear, slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 63,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

Nearside front and offside front headlamp plastic lenses are slightly deteriorated

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 63,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside front and offside front headlamp plastic lenses are slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 63,056 miles

Offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Both front headlamp lenses are slightly deteriorated

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

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear, slight (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 62,354 miles

Auxiliary drive belt is cracked and frayed

Both front headlamp lenses are deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power assisted steering rack has a misting of oil

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 61,572 miles

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

Front both tyres perishing

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

Offside Front Lower signs of coolant leak from hose

Offside Front tyre has cuts in tread 195/60 R15 H

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

auxiliary belt fraying

Pass 11 Feb 2015 60,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 59,630 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside wiper poor effort

rear exhaust hanger corroded and weak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,664 miles

both front wipers poor effort

Pass 14 Feb 2012 57,577 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 56,323 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 54,949 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,844 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 52,845 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 52,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 51,712 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 45,828 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 YZH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YZH, 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 YZH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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