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GX53 USE

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,560 mi
Last recorded102,560 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 USE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 102,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 100,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 97,912 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 97,911 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 95,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 95,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 92,779 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 91,256 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 89,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 87,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 87,020 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 84,870 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 82,690 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 82,690 miles

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 77,487 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 77,484 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 74,149 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 71,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 66,269 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 60,670 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs pitted and worn slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2010 56,444 miles

Front wiper blades poor condition

Rear brakes noisy

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jan 2009 50,404 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 50,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 46,239 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 46,239 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 41,188 miles

rear window brake light not working

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 USE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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