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MK53 GWD

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,953 mi
Last recorded111,953 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 GWD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 111,953 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 111,953 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 107,322 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 107,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both lenses cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 104,619 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 97,210 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 90,248 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 87,404 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 74,337 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 65,207 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 57,881 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,683 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 42,237 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 42,237 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 31,778 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 27,824 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

nail in o/s/f tyre

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 GWD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MK53 GWD, 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 MK53 GWD registered?

MK53 GWD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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