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KG53 GMU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,379 mi
Last recorded110,379 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 GMU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 110,379 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 109,038 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 108,651 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 108,636 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 108,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 107,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 107,748 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 107,204 miles

Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint rubber deteriorated

Nearside front upper antiroll bar rubber gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2020 107,199 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint rubber deteriorated

Nearside front upper antiroll bar rubber gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2019 106,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to MOT limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 106,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to MOT limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 106,155 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to MOT limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 - 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 105,166 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH , on 2 - 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 103,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 101,110 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 93,172 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 84,377 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 76,064 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 68,162 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,483 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 52,214 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,795 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 35,920 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 28,437 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 GMU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KG53 GMU, 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 GMU registered?

KG53 GMU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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