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KG53 GRU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,263 mi
Last recorded103,263 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 GRU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 103,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 103,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 93,551 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 81,276 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 73,532 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 73,522 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 72,609 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 70,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 63,272 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 47,499 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,527 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 29,065 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 GRU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG53 GRU registered?

KG53 GRU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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The MOT history for KG53 GRU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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