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This 2003 FORD FUSION has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 169,951 miles 12 hours ago on Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 08:07.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 5th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

GF53FTE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED5TH MAY 2027169,951 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED6TH MAY 20255TH MAY 2026167,429 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED25TH APRIL 2025167,404 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Brake Hydraulic Reservoir Fluid Level Significantly Below Minimum Level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Effort Inadequate At A Wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED12TH MARCH 202419TH MARCH 2025161,849 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED7TH MARCH 2024161,845 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Central Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED20TH MARCH 202319TH MARCH 2024159,142 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working High Level Stop Lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - 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))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective Hanger Not Connected. (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Lower Gearbox Mounting Defective
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Driveshaft Bearing Worn.
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
FAILED13TH MARCH 2023159,142 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working High Level Stop Lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - 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))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective Hanger Not Connected. (6.1.2 (a))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Rear Lower Gearbox Mounting Defective
  14. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Runs Up Behind Arch Liner (1.1.11 (c))
  15. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Runs Up Behind Arch Liner (1.1.11 (c))
  16. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  17. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  18. ADVISORY - Offside Front Driveshaft Bearing Worn.
  19. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  20. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  21. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
PASSED8TH MARCH 202211TH MARCH 2023153,036 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MINOR - Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both Clouded - Beam Pattern Slightly Blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective Hanger Rubbers On Both Ends Of Silencer Badly Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - 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))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Corroding Next To Hose Unions (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED12TH MARCH 202111TH MARCH 2022145,601 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Corroded And Defacing. (strong Advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (strong Advise) (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 202020TH FEBRUARY 2021138,784 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Headlamp Lenses Slightly Clouded
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge-- Also Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED11TH OCTOBER 201811TH OCTOBER 2019132,210 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Brake Hoses Perishing
  3. ADVISORY - Both Rear Exhaust Rubbers Split. (strong Advise)
  4. ADVISORY - Centre To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Both Front Brake Pipes Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm And Perishing
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 2018132,210 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced Both Lenses Deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Fumes Entering Cabin Injector Seal Leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Both Rear Brake Hoses Perishing
  6. ADVISORY - Both Rear Exhaust Rubbers Split. (strong Advise)
  7. ADVISORY - Centre To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded
  8. ADVISORY - Both Front Brake Pipes Corroded
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm And Perishing
  11. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  12. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 201711TH OCTOBER 2018124,081 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Rear Brake Hoses Slightly Deteriorated
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Imbalance 29%
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Perishing And 5 Years Old
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm And Perishing
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 2017124,081 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Headlamp Excessively Deteriorated So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced Both (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Stop Lamp Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp Both. (1.2.1f)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Both Rear Brake Hoses Slightly Deteriorated
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Imbalance 29%
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Perishing And 5 Years Old
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm And Perishing
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 201611TH OCTOBER 2017116,395 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 1.6 (strong Advise) (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Perishing
FAILED12TH OCTOBER 2016116,395 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Excessively Deteriorated So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (1.7.5a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Excessively Deteriorated So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (1.7.5a)
  5. FAIL - Front Inner Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. FAIL - Centre Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  7. FAIL - Rear Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported Both Mounts Broken (7.1.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  11. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  12. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  13. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.e.1)
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 1.6 (strong Advise) (4.1.e.1)
  15. FAIL - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Perishing
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 201527TH SEPTEMBER 2016106,809 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Discs In Poor Condition
  3. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 2015106,809 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Discs In Poor Condition
  3. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 201427TH SEPTEMBER 2015100,374 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
PASSED29TH AUGUST 201327TH SEPTEMBER 201493,474 MI
FAILED12TH SEPTEMBER 201285,746 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201227TH SEPTEMBER 201385,746 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 201127TH SEPTEMBER 201278,263 MI
FAILED21ST SEPTEMBER 201178,263 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 201027TH SEPTEMBER 201171,530 MI
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 200930TH OCTOBER 201065,005 MI
FAILED15TH OCTOBER 200965,005 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Wheel Cylinder Leaking (3.6.a.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 200830TH OCTOBER 200957,164 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Box Corroded...o/s/r Tyre Stepped On Inner Edge
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 200730TH OCTOBER 200849,044 MI
FAILED13TH OCTOBER 200749,030 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  5. FAIL - Windscreen Has A Sticker Or Other Obstruction Encroaching Into The Swept Area By More Than 40mm Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1e)
  6. FAIL - Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 200630TH OCTOBER 200737,692 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GF53FTE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

GF53FTE MOT Comments

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GF53FTE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 169,951 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,389 miles

GF53FTE FAQs

This Ford Fusion with registration GF53FTE was manufactured on Thursday 30th October 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.4 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 169,951 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 7,389 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Ford Fusion beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GF53FTE has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Fusion has had 92 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 25 Major, 2 Dangerous and 25 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Fusion is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does GF53FTE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 5th May 2026 GF53FTE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GF53FTE Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 5th May 2026 GF53FTE does have Tax. Read more

When does GF53FTE Tax expire?

The current Tax for GF53FTE will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GF53FTE MOT expire?

The current MOT for GF53FTE will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 5th May 2027. Read more

When did GF53FTE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GF53FTE was on Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 08:07. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GF53FTE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for GF53FTE we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GF53FTE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for GF53FTE we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GF53FTE?

GF53FTE is registered as a 2003 Ford Fusion. Read more

How many miles has GF53FTE done?

The odometer reading for GF53FTE at the last MOT in May 2026 was 169,951 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,389 miles per year. Read more

How old is GF53FTE?

The vehicle GF53FTE was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 30th October 2003. Read more

What colour is GF53FTE?

The official colour of GF53FTE is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does GF53FTE have?

GF53FTE has a 1.4 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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