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PY53 GXW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,013 mi
Last recorded113,013 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 GXW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 113,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 108,763 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 106,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2019 102,646 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 97,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 91,617 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 86,407 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 80,903 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 80,903 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 75,297 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 68,178 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 68,178 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 61,486 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 56,212 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 56,212 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,700 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,457 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 37,950 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 27,951 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 18,760 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 18,760 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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PY53 GXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PY53 GXW, 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 PY53 GXW registered?

PY53 GXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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