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GX53 USC

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,460 mi
Last recorded190,460 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 190,460 miles

anti roll bar links and bushes worn

coolant leak

lower engine mount worn

oil leak

strong advise rear axle beam bushes worn

Fail 28 Sep 2018 190,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

anti roll bar links and bushes worn

coolant leak

lower engine mount worn

oil leak

strong advise rear axle beam bushes worn

Pass 11 Sep 2017 179,191 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 169,498 miles

coolant loss while on emission test

Fail 3 Oct 2016 169,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

coolant loss while on emission test

Pass 3 Oct 2015 158,892 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2015 158,892 miles

Driver's seat insecure base (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 141,853 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 131,247 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 131,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 114,925 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 114,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 93,517 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 93,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2010 85,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

offside rear and nearside front tyres on legal limit

Pass 5 Oct 2009 59,480 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2009 58,577 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 35,473 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 29,385 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,273 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 USC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 USC, 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 USC registered?

GX53 USC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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