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KG53 GAO

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,802 mi
Last recorded118,802 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 GAO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 118,802 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 16 Nov 2021 118,802 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 115,883 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 115,883 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 113,160 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 113,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 109,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 109,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 105,966 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 101,642 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 96,708 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 90,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 90,657 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 84,494 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 77,589 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 70,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 70,593 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 63,402 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyre deteriorated

both rear tyre walls has cuts

Fail 19 Nov 2010 63,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre deteriorated

both rear tyre walls has cuts

Fail 18 Nov 2009 56,221 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 56,221 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,920 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 40,375 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 30,387 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 30,387 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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KG53 GAO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KG53 GAO, 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 KG53 GAO registered?

KG53 GAO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is KG53 GAO safe to buy?

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