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SP53 VXF

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

213,307 mi
Last recorded213,307 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 VXF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 213,307 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2010 213,306 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2009 180,725 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 180,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 149,184 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2008 149,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2007 115,677 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 83,356 miles

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

rear no plate in poor con

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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SP53 VXF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SP53 VXF, 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

How do I check the history of SP53 VXF?

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What year was SP53 VXF registered?

SP53 VXF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is SP53 VXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 VXF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP53 VXF have outstanding finance?

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