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PK53 GAU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,741 mi
Last recorded108,741 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 GAU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 108,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 108,741 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 100,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 100,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 87,556 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 87,463 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2017 77,503 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 77,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 66,947 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 60,814 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 60,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 58,956 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 roadsprings corroded

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,705 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 roadsprings corroded

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,839 miles

all 4 roadsprings surface corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,666 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,795 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,377 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,811 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 26,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 19,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,627 miles

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

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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PK53 GAU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PK53 GAU, 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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PK53 GAU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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