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VA53 BXP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,159 mi
Last recorded106,159 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 BXP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 106,159 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 106,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 87,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 87,659 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 67,548 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 59,734 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 59,729 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 51,537 miles

Could not test o/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

High level brake light inoperative

Fail 21 Apr 2010 51,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Could not test o/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

High level brake light inoperative

Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,528 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 42,527 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,628 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,770 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 23,684 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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VA53 BXP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VA53 BXP, 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 VA53 BXP registered?

VA53 BXP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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