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LD53 VKJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,745 mi
Last recorded61,745 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 VKJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 61,745 miles

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2013 56,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,941 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 41,759 miles

Coolant leak

Crash Damage to N/S Rear

Fail 31 Jan 2011 41,757 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Coolant leak

Crash Damage to N/S Rear

Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,336 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2007 22,504 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 15,121 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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LD53 VKJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LD53 VKJ, 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 LD53 VKJ registered?

LD53 VKJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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