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AV53 VMW

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

78,748 mi
Last recorded78,748 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VMW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 78,748 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 76,625 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 74,355 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 72,063 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 69,540 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,916 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,969 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 63,969 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 59,226 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,355 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,336 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,198 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,957 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,436 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 33,448 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,936 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 24,426 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 20,189 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 16,151 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 12,568 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 11,769 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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AV53 VMW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AV53 VMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 VMW registered?

AV53 VMW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is AV53 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 VMW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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