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OU53 VNF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,676 mi
Last recorded98,676 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 VNF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2021 98,676 miles

Emissions not tested test aborted excessive smoke at fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside head lamp image impaired

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 97,056 miles

Front bumper damaged

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 93,699 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 90,833 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 90,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 85,886 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 85,886 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 80,668 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 80,619 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to both sides rear hubs (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 75,890 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 75,890 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 70,253 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 65,826 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 65,783 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 61,547 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 57,178 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 48,261 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 48,261 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,813 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 24,288 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 24,288 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 9,252 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 7,339 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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OU53 VNF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OU53 VNF, 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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OU53 VNF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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