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NA53 VGM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,212 mi
Last recorded110,212 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 VGM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 110,212 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Fail 24 Aug 2022 110,212 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o\s weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Pass 25 Aug 2021 98,962 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 98,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s poor (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 97,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 92,883 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 91,217 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 91,216 miles

Central Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2017 89,642 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 89,642 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 85,593 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 81,452 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 77,672 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 77,672 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 72,985 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 68,895 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 65,179 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 60,000 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 54,313 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 47,701 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 41,485 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 39,604 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 VGM 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 77.3%.

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 NA53 VGM, 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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NA53 VGM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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