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VK53 ONF

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,949 mi
Last recorded115,949 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 ONF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 115,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to rear axle mounting areas

Fail 11 Sep 2023 115,927 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to rear axle mounting areas

Pass 3 Feb 2023 111,554 miles

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))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

engine oil level well below minimum level

light scuffing across swept area of windscreen

Fail 3 Feb 2023 111,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image/cover frosted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

engine oil level well below minimum level

light scuffing across swept area of windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2022 100,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 27 Jan 2021 90,053 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 82,107 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 77,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 72,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes including front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 72,797 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes including front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 68,183 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer mounting brackets corroded, but still secure

Fail 20 Jan 2017 68,183 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust Silencer mounting brackets corroded, but still secure

Pass 7 Jan 2016 66,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 66,184 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 62,578 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 57,712 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 52,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,612 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 43,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 43,001 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 38,692 miles

Nearside 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 25 Jan 2008 33,887 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 28,686 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,563 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 ONF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VK53 ONF, 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 ONF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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