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GX53 UMJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,169 mi
Last recorded97,169 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 UMJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,169 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)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 88,461 miles

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

both headlamp lens in poor condition

centre brake light not working

Fail 19 Mar 2015 88,461 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

both headlamp lens in poor condition

centre brake light not working

Pass 24 Mar 2014 71,353 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 69,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 69,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 64,074 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 64,074 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 57,775 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 57,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant level low

no engine oil

Fail 10 Dec 2010 48,990 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 48,990 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 38,852 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 38,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,508 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 30,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 22,670 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 22,670 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 15,665 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 UMJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UMJ, 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 UMJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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