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GX53 DWV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,257 mi
Last recorded80,257 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 DWV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 80,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

injector leaking and smoking from under bonnet

Fail 10 Apr 2012 80,257 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

injector leaking and smoking from under bonnet

Pass 15 Oct 2011 77,156 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 77,156 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 70,258 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,413 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 57,031 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,836 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,206 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,886 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge - tyre tread close to wear limit

noise from engine - engine misfires at idle

o/s/f tyre tread close to wear limit

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 DWV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX53 DWV, 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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What year was GX53 DWV registered?

GX53 DWV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is GX53 DWV safe to buy?

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