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GF53FTE
2003 FORD FUSION
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1399cc
General Information
- Registration GF53FTE
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FUSION
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1399cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
20
Passes
11
Failures
64.52%
Pass Rate
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150 Total Defects Recorded
5 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 169,951 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
6 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 167,429 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 167,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 161,849 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
7 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 161,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 159,142 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger not connected. (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Driveshaft bearing worn.
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Strong advise - unable to fully assess condition as they run along side the fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
13 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 159,142 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded runs up behind arch liner (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Runs up behind arch liner (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Driveshaft bearing worn.
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Strong advise - unable to fully assess condition as they run along side the fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger not connected. (6.1.2 (a))
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 153,036 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroding next to hose unions (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger rubbers on both ends of silencer badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroding at various points towards back (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouded - beam pattern slightly blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,601 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (strong advise) (5.3.2 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and defacing. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
21 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 138,784 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge-- also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- headlamp lenses slightly clouded
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
11 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,210 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both front brake pipes corroded
- centre to rear brake pipes corroded
- nearside rear tyre 3mm and perishing
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- both rear brake hoses perishing
- both rear exhaust rubbers split. (strong advise)
8 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 132,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector seal leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre 3mm and perishing
- centre to rear brake pipes corroded
- both rear exhaust rubbers split. (strong advise)
- both rear brake hoses perishing
- both front brake pipes corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 124,081 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre 3mm and perishing
- rear brake imbalance 29%
- offside rear tyre perishing and 5 years old
- both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated
5 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 124,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both. (1.2.1f)
- Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre 3mm and perishing
- rear brake imbalance 29%
- offside rear tyre perishing and 5 years old
- both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated
12 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 116,395 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (strong advise) (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear tyre perishing
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
12 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 116,395 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported both mounts broken (7.1.1)
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (strong advise) (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear tyre perishing
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
10 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,809 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- front discs in poor condition
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
10 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 106,809 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- front discs in poor condition
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
17 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,374 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
29 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,474 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2014 22 Jun 202612 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 85,746 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,746 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,263 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2012 22 Jun 202621 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 78,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
28 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,530 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2011 22 Jun 202616 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 65,005 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2010 22 Jun 202615 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 65,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
17 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,164 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2009 22 Jun 202615 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,044 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2008 22 Jun 202613 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 49,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
13 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,692 MI
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GF53FTE was registered on 2003-10-30
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