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MK53 GVA

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,407 mi
Last recorded96,407 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 GVA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 96,407 miles

SUSPENSION CORRODED NOT HOLED

UNDERBODY CORRODED NOT HOLED

EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear AXLE BUSHES WORN

Rear SHOCKER BUMPSTOPS WORN

Fail 18 Oct 2025 96,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

EXHAUST CORRODED

HEADLAMPS MISTY

Rear AXLE BUSHES WORN

Rear SHOCKER BUMPSTOPS WORN

SUSPENSION CORRODED NOT HOLED

UNDERBODY CORRODED NOT HOLED

Pass 5 Dec 2024 96,263 miles

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

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

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

headlight images poor

Fail 4 Dec 2024 96,263 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

headlight images poor

Pass 4 Dec 2023 96,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

both front headlight images poor

Pass 5 Dec 2022 96,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front headlight images poor

Fail 5 Dec 2022 96,041 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front headlight images poor

Pass 6 Dec 2021 95,568 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front head light images poor

Pass 7 Dec 2020 95,384 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

headlamp lens discoloured

Pass 6 Dec 2019 94,309 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

headlamp lenses discoloured

Fail 6 Dec 2019 94,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

headlamp lenses discoloured

Pass 4 Dec 2018 91,099 miles

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 greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 91,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 88,352 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

headlamp lenses discoloured but not affecting beam image

Pass 5 Dec 2016 85,786 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 81,095 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 76,090 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 70,106 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 64,148 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 58,707 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 56,552 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 54,575 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 50,665 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 47,554 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 41,864 miles

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

front pads 80% worn

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 GVA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GVA, 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 GVA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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