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OU53 VOC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,608 mi
Last recorded151,608 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 VOC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2020 151,608 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 147,958 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 143,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 143,034 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 131,372 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 121,476 miles

Centre Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 121,476 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 100,426 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both n/s and o/s/f tyres down to 3mm

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

rear brake balance borderline

Fail 21 Aug 2014 100,426 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both n/s and o/s/f tyres down to 3mm

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

rear brake balance borderline

Pass 18 Sep 2013 98,606 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 98,606 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 96,038 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 90,635 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 90,635 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 78,502 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 62,608 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,500 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,096 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 38,094 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,314 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 29 Sep 2006 31,314 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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 VOC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VOC, 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 VOC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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