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OU53 VOA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,418 mi
Last recorded134,418 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 VOA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 134,418 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 134,418 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 127,603 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 117,045 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 117,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

middle section exhaust duct corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 107,907 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 107,907 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2014 100,807 miles

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

wipers weak

Fail 24 May 2014 100,807 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

wipers weak

Pass 14 May 2013 94,639 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2012 90,028 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 84,624 miles

Slight sqeal from nearside rear brake

Pass 26 May 2010 78,465 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 78,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2009 70,139 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 23 May 2008 62,385 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 55,858 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 55,858 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 47,937 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 47,937 miles

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops broken

high level brake light not working

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 VOA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VOA, 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 VOA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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