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VK53 HXH

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,835 mi
Last recorded123,835 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 HXH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 123,835 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 123,835 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 118,389 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 114,244 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both headlamp lenses faded

offside rear brake binding

oil leak

slight corrosion to rear body

Pass 13 Oct 2015 105,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 97,694 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 91,177 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 90,923 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 84,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/side front tyre worn on outer tread

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

Rear exhaust pipe cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2011 77,731 miles

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

Slight leak at the steering rack

Fail 4 Oct 2011 77,731 miles

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

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

Slight leak at the steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2010 69,036 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 63,140 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 56,655 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 48,619 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 48,618 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 37,946 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 HXH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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