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MA53 VNP

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,750 mi
Last recorded102,750 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 VNP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 102,750 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 100,009 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 97,051 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 94,047 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 89,603 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 89,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 84,976 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 84,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 77,747 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 77,747 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 71,272 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 67,734 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 67,734 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 63,422 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 6 Dec 2013 63,149 miles

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

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

air filter housing missing

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 15 Jan 2013 59,224 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 59,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 54,247 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 46,379 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 39,433 miles

Screw in offside rear tyre.

Wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 31,787 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,711 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 15,294 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 13,658 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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MA53 VNP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MA53 VNP, 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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MA53 VNP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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