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DE53 VKX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,530 mi
Last recorded80,530 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 VKX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 80,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 75,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 69,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 64,838 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 58,314 miles

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 58,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 46,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge and down to 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

injector seal leaking on engine

Fail 25 Sep 2015 46,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge and down to 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

injector seal leaking on engine

Pass 30 Sep 2014 37,313 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 32,685 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,079 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 27,671 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,112 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 21,525 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 21,503 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,757 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,968 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 12,276 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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DE53 VKX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE53 VKX, 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 DE53 VKX registered?

DE53 VKX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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