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AO53 VBV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,531 mi
Last recorded64,531 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VBV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 64,531 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 64,529 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 60,834 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 60,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 57,160 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 53,377 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 50,033 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 46,047 miles

o/s/r handrake cable mount split

Fail 12 Oct 2006 46,047 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r handrake cable mount split

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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AO53 VBV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO53 VBV, 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 AO53 VBV registered?

AO53 VBV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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The MOT history for AO53 VBV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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