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HG53 GJK

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

86,535 mi
Last recorded86,535 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 GJK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 86,535 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (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 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 83,209 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 79,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 75,036 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 69,929 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 65,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both nearside and offside has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 61,860 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 56,253 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 51,024 miles

both headlamps have faded lens

Pass 14 Jul 2017 47,526 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top nut corroded & weak (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top nut corroded & weak (2.4.G.1)

both headlight lenses faded

small split offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2016 42,937 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 42,937 miles

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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 40,189 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Coolanr leak

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 40,189 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Coolanr leak

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,363 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 32,830 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,364 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 29,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 26,475 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 26,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 23,065 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 18,012 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,215 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 15,215 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 12,416 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 7,942 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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HG53 GJK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG53 GJK, 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 HG53 GJK registered?

HG53 GJK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is HG53 GJK safe to buy?

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