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VE53 MJO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,522 mi
Last recorded63,522 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 MJO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 63,522 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre cracking

petrol flap broken

Fail 14 Apr 2017 63,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure requires complete unit (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre cracking

petrol flap broken

Pass 16 Apr 2016 58,032 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 15 Apr 2016 58,019 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective bonnet will not open (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 25 Feb 2015 53,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 53,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 48,699 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 43,144 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,068 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 37,068 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,836 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 26,381 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,634 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,016 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 13,953 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 MJO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VE53 MJO, 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 VE53 MJO registered?

VE53 MJO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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