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CX53 VVP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,675 mi
Last recorded139,675 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 VVP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 139,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4/3/3 mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front wiper blade dragging slightly.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 131,827 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both front headlamp lenses clouding.

both rear shockabsorber bumpstops deteriorating and dust covers missing.

Fail 5 Dec 2016 131,827 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working. (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both front headlamp lenses clouding.

both rear shockabsorber bumpstops deteriorating and dust covers missing.

Pass 11 Dec 2015 122,975 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamp lense clouding

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2015 122,975 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both headlamp lense clouding

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 115,090 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 115,090 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 108,434 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 100,933 miles

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracking

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 92,518 miles

coolant leak

front wipers poor

headlamps deterioated

injector seals leaking

nsr tyre 2mm

Pass 14 Dec 2010 82,836 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 13 Dec 2010 82,836 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 7 Dec 2009 71,977 miles

o/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 29 Dec 2008 60,801 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 46,809 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 31,511 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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CX53 VVP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX53 VVP, 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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CX53 VVP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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