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VK53 GKO

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,415 mi
Last recorded99,415 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 GKO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 99,415 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 95,116 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a puncture

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 95,116 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has a puncture

Offside Front 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 2014 91,043 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2014 91,043 miles

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

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 87,206 miles

Coolant leak

Front wiper Blades worn but clearing screen sufficiently

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

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

Rear Silencer mounting broken, Exhaust system still supported sufficiently

Fail 11 Sep 2013 87,206 miles

Coolant leak

Front wiper Blades worn but clearing screen sufficiently

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Silencer mounting broken, Exhaust system still supported sufficiently

Fail 31 Aug 2012 77,054 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 77,054 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,207 miles

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

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

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

advise brake pedal anti slip rubber is worn

advise n/s/f and o/s/f h/lamp aims adjusted prior to test being carried out

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres are wearing on the inner edges

advise o/s/f wiper blade is split but still clears the screen

Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,039 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 51,832 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,624 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,555 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,113 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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VK53 GKO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VK53 GKO, 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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VK53 GKO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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