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VK53 SZJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,247 mi
Last recorded137,247 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 SZJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 137,247 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 134,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 134,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 131,107 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 131,107 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 129,000 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 129,000 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 117,302 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 117,302 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 105,245 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 95,247 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2011 87,209 miles

n/s/r bumper accident damaged

rear silencer bracket heavily corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2011 87,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r bumper accident damaged

rear silencer bracket heavily corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2011 87,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hight level brake light not working

Pass 6 Apr 2010 78,190 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 58,744 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 40,946 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 30,570 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 SZJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK53 SZJ, 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 VK53 SZJ registered?

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

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