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VE53 LUO

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

72,771 mi
Last recorded72,771 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 LUO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 72,771 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside intermediate shaft bearing rough

Pass 23 May 2025 66,969 miles

Central Front drive shaft bearing slightly rough

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 62,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft centre bearing slightly rough

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

Pass 11 May 2023 58,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside drive shaft centre bearing is slightly rough

Pass 10 May 2022 53,423 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 50,302 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 49,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight noise on rotation

Fail 6 May 2020 49,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight noise on rotation

Pass 22 May 2019 48,414 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 44,910 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 41,188 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 32,769 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 23,999 miles

n/s/rear tyre perished.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 23,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 19,189 miles

front tyres wearing centre's uneven

Pass 17 Dec 2011 17,306 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 16,290 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 14,860 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 12,942 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 10,828 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 8,461 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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VE53 LUO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VE53 LUO, 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 VE53 LUO registered?

VE53 LUO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is VE53 LUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 LUO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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