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GV53 LSK

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,160 mi
Last recorded159,160 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 LSK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 159,160 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 157,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2017 150,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 150,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 135,341 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 125,120 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 111,267 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)

nearside front cv gaiter grease weeping

Pass 15 May 2012 100,137 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

first smoke test failed excess smoke passed second test?

Fail 15 May 2012 100,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

first smoke test failed excess smoke passed second test?

Fail 19 May 2011 89,857 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s and n/s front brake pads slightly low

Pass 19 May 2011 89,857 miles

o/s and n/s front brake pads slightly low

Pass 27 May 2010 79,160 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 65,917 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 51,721 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,532 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 33,629 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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GV53 LSK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GV53 LSK, 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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GV53 LSK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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