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MA53 VNZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

70,048 mi
Last recorded70,048 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 VNZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 70,048 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 70,048 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 67,348 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2019 67,348 miles

Headlamp insecure Drivers (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,547 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 61,547 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 58,549 miles

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 56,891 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 56,891 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 55,045 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 53,123 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,529 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 50,529 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 45,303 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 41,708 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 41,202 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 41,202 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 41,153 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front tyre outer side wall slight damage.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 31,232 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 27,470 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2007 18,223 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 16,650 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 VNZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MA53 VNZ, 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 VNZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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