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GY53 PPK

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,629 mi
Last recorded156,629 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 PPK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 156,629 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 156,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 150,987 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 150,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2024 145,157 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 145,135 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2023 138,267 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2023 138,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2022 132,873 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 May 2022 132,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2021 128,129 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 126,955 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 126,942 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underneath slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2018 118,675 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 118,675 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 115,913 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer tyre perishing

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 115,912 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer tyre perishing

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 112,654 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 107,380 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 102,074 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2013 97,299 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 91,335 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 10 Sep 2012 91,335 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 21 Sep 2011 86,488 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 80,934 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 80,934 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 73,572 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 63,075 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 53,551 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 39,872 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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GY53 PPK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 GY53 PPK, 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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GY53 PPK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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