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EN53 VLZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,871 mi
Last recorded120,871 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 VLZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 120,871 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 108,899 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp has been repaired in the past

Pass 20 May 2019 104,008 miles

Front Upper Nearside and offside strut top mounts corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 97,730 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 97,730 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 83,638 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn will need attention soon (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 83,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn will need attention soon (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 68,024 miles

engine oil level low

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 56,892 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unale to measure brake pads

Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,892 miles

unale to measure brake pads

Fail 29 Apr 2014 50,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn, nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 29 Apr 2014 50,927 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn, nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 13 Aug 2013 44,842 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 35,336 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,547 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 28,006 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

nearside rear tyre has wear to outside (possible tracking fault)

rear silencer slightly corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2010 28,006 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

nearside rear tyre has wear to outside (possible tracking fault)

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2009 26,592 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2009 26,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 23,250 miles

kerb damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2007 19,521 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,536 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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EN53 VLZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EN53 VLZ, 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 EN53 VLZ registered?

EN53 VLZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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