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GX53 CYJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,566 mi
Last recorded93,566 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 CYJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 93,566 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 93,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 87,797 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front spring not seated correctly

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 87,797 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit negative terminal insecure (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front spring not seated correctly

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 79,745 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2017 79,718 miles

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

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2016 76,808 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 76,785 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 67,500 miles

Offside Rear inner tyre wall heavily perished

Fail 26 Nov 2014 63,467 miles

Both front lower arm ball joint gaiters perishing

Both front tyres worn unevenly and perishing on edges of tread (195/60R15)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear outer door trim missing

Oil leaks

Squeal from rear brakes

Pass 26 Nov 2014 63,467 miles

Both front lower arm ball joint gaiters perishing

Both front tyres worn unevenly and perishing on edges of tread (195/60R15)

Offside rear outer door trim missing

Oil leaks

Squeal from rear brakes

Pass 19 Nov 2013 60,172 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 57,026 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 54,050 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 45,351 miles

offside rear tyre wall cracking, power steering pipes corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 39,862 miles

exhaust corroded

grease around off side cv boot

off side rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Nov 2009 39,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust corroded

grease around off side cv boot

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Oct 2008 25,487 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 12,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 12,876 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 5,580 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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GX53 CYJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX53 CYJ, 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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GX53 CYJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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