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OU53 VOM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,768 mi
Last recorded151,768 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 151,768 miles

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2019 142,933 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 142,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 134,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 134,295 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 124,977 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 14 Jul 2016 115,523 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

headlamp lenses deteriorating

nearside rear tyre wearing

Pass 6 Jul 2015 106,198 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 6 Jul 2015 106,198 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Jul 2014 96,437 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 90,273 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 90,273 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 84,619 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 84,619 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 77,270 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 67,729 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 50,166 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 39,418 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 28,385 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 16,884 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 VOM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU53 VOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU53 VOM registered?

OU53 VOM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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