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VK53 HWT

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

176,890 mi
Last recorded176,890 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 HWT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 176,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake dragging slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2019 162,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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 9 May 2018 154,760 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 154,760 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 144,866 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 133,890 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 122,767 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 111,762 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 101,563 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 90,121 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 78,799 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 72,087 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 59,872 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Jul 2008 47,853 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 37,491 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 27,839 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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VK53 HWT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VK53 HWT, 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 VK53 HWT registered?

VK53 HWT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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