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GV53 OVZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,976 mi
Last recorded117,976 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 OVZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 117,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 117,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting tow corroded bkt rusted through (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 102,588 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

tow bar rusty

Fail 22 May 2019 102,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

tow bar rusty

Pass 22 May 2018 90,856 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Towbar starting to corrode

Fail 22 May 2018 90,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Towbar starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 81,404 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven offside weak (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 69,790 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 69,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

all four tyres,inner walls,in poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2015 67,047 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 67,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 61,043 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn

hand brake cables slightly corroded

oil leak

washer switch worn(border line pass)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 54,745 miles

front indicators slightly discoloured

front washer switch worn (border line pass)

offside hand brake cable slightly corroded

oil leak

slight misting of oil around steering rcak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 43,493 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,726 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 35,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,194 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 21,274 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 15,789 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyrescracking badly , life short

Pass 26 Jul 2007 12,847 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 9,152 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 OVZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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