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MA53 VPR

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,629 mi
Last recorded160,629 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 VPR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 160,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 160,575 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 145,595 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 145,595 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 138,111 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 133,365 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

parking and service brake efficiency just met

Fail 5 Aug 2020 133,365 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

parking and service brake efficiency just met

Pass 1 Aug 2019 127,444 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 121,549 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 115,515 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 109,751 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 102,347 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 94,414 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 84,277 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 77,434 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 66,859 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 66,859 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 56,350 miles

both front wipers split

both rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition (breaking up)

nearside front tyre has damage to the outer side wall

Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,167 miles

coolant level on min mark

engine oil on min mark

Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,970 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 31,175 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front and offside front tyres 3.0mm + slightly worn edges

Fail 23 Nov 2007 31,175 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front and offside front tyres 3.0mm + slightly worn edges

Pass 6 Oct 2006 21,812 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 VPR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MA53 VPR, 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 VPR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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