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GY53 RKN

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,533 mi
Last recorded146,533 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 RKN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 146,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 Sep 2017 134,387 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 130,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Door cannot be opened form inside or out

Fail 30 Aug 2016 130,228 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 0.69% (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades damagewd (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Door cannot be opened form inside or out

Pass 7 Sep 2015 128,703 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 128,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 124,860 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 110,476 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 110,476 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 89,870 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

chip to windscreen

Fail 1 Sep 2012 89,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

chip to windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2011 69,877 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 69,407 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,409 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2008 34,403 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,363 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 24,348 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 19,342 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 RKN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RKN, 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 RKN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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