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NA53 VFV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

93,659 mi
Last recorded93,659 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 VFV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 93,659 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 91,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 91,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 87,537 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2021 87,537 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 85,554 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 84,745 miles

Both front brake pipes slight corrosion on join behind wheel liner

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 84,745 miles

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

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

Both front brake pipes slight corrosion on join behind wheel liner

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 83,626 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 83,626 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 81,718 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 79,843 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 78,263 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 78,263 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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 27 Sep 2014 76,448 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 76,448 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,202 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 76,202 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,883 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 59,492 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 59,492 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 51,353 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 40,106 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,511 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 32,511 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

DRIVERS DOOR UPPER TRIM MISSING

FUEL INJECTOR LEAKING

Pass 7 Oct 2008 26,015 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2007 19,850 miles

child seat fitted to rear not lock in by seat belt

Pass 25 Sep 2006 9,717 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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NA53 VFV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 NA53 VFV, 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 NA53 VFV registered?

NA53 VFV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is NA53 VFV safe to buy?

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