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PK53 VVH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,043 mi
Last recorded129,043 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 VVH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 129,043 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 112,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 102,759 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 102,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 99,678 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 95,905 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 91,430 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 87,766 miles

centre exhaust support rotted away

Pass 22 Jun 2017 83,366 miles

Coolant leak

centre exhaust support rotted away

Fail 22 Jun 2017 83,366 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

centre exhaust support rotted away

Pass 27 Jun 2016 78,342 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 78,375 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded Both centre to rear in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch BEHIND arch liner (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch BOTH side of the strut (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded from wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 72,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2013 64,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust silencer in poor condtion

Pass 24 May 2012 59,885 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rear exhaust in poor condition and surport broken

Fail 7 Jun 2011 56,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

interior mirror insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

interior mirror insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2010 49,402 miles

nearside rear shocker cap debonded

Pass 5 Jun 2009 41,298 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 32,807 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 25,633 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 24,482 miles

oil keak from gearbox

Fail 10 Nov 2006 24,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil keak from gearbox

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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PK53 VVH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PK53 VVH, 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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What year was PK53 VVH registered?

PK53 VVH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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