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MK53 GFA

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,120 mi
Last recorded93,120 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 GFA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 93,120 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 92,980 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 87,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Aug 2017

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 81,737 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 76,883 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 70,521 miles

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Brake pipes have corrosion which is only just acceptable.

Advise Slight oil leak (Filter).

Advise Surface corrosion to rear end of main brake pipes to flexy's.

Advise slight splitting to N/S/F Wiper blade.

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 70,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Brake pipes have corrosion which is only just acceptable.

Advise Slight oil leak (Filter).

Advise Surface corrosion to rear end of main brake pipes to flexy's.

Advise slight splitting to N/S/F Wiper blade.

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 63,861 miles

Advise N/S/F Brake pipe inner wing behind cover has corrosion which is just acceptable.

Advise N/S/F Tyre worn low.

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R Brake pipes inner wing to flexy.

Advise Rear shock absorber cover dropped.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 59,017 miles

Advise N/S/R Tyre is worn just above the legal limit of 1.6mm and is only just acceptable.

Advise surface corrosion to O/S/R Inner wing brake pipe.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 59,017 miles

Advise N/S/R Tyre is worn just above the legal limit of 1.6mm and is only just acceptable.

Advise surface corrosion to O/S/R Inner wing brake pipe.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 54,519 miles

Advise surface corrosion to O/S/F Brake pipe.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 51,054 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 42,585 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 36,825 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,442 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 28,711 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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MK53 GFA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MK53 GFA, 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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MK53 GFA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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