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GX52 CTZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

68,480 mi
Last recorded68,480 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 CTZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 68,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 67,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 67,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Possibly frozen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Head light unit incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 66,885 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 66,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 51% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

coolant low

Pass 20 Jan 2022 66,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Seriously cracking and splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Seriously cracking and splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filler cap was not on the vehicle and loose under the bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 66,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Seriously cracking and splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Seriously cracking and splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filler cap was not on the vehicle and loose under the bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 65,612 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 65,609 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jan 2020 65,267 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 64,500 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2018 63,663 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

alternator belt perished

Fail 17 Jan 2018 63,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

alternator belt perished

Pass 13 Jan 2017 62,405 miles

dampness around power steering rack

Fail 13 Jan 2017 62,405 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

dampness around power steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2016 59,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer smooth on egde (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner rack joint play close to limit

Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 24 Jan 2014 53,189 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 53,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 50,535 miles

both front wiper split on ends and smeary

o/s/f tyre has metal object in tread

Pass 23 Dec 2011 47,663 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 44,838 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine running 'poorly'

Pass 5 May 2011 44,838 miles

engine running 'poorly'

Fail 30 Mar 2010 40,336 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,336 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 32,836 miles

'knock' from front suspension area

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

slight inbalance of front brakes

Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,258 miles

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

n/s front strut top mounting bolt shows signs of 'wear'

Pass 13 Mar 2006 24,815 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 24,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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GX52 CTZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 GX52 CTZ, 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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GX52 CTZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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