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GU53 YZJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,954 mi
Last recorded89,954 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 89,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 89,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 81,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 81,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 70,239 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak Area of header tank. ()

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Power steering hose/pipe is insecure at lest two fixings not in place. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 61,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (3.5.1g)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on min (2.3.1)

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,158 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 48,212 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 45,612 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,825 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,231 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,739 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 31,529 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,499 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 23,254 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 18,672 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 13,875 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 YZJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YZJ, 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 YZJ registered?

GU53 YZJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is GU53 YZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 YZJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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