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VK53 VEF

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,672 mi
Last recorded178,672 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 VEF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 178,672 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 178,672 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 177,202 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 177,201 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 170,882 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 170,882 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 161,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 161,300 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to resevoir (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 156,012 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 156,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 151,776 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 151,775 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 135,215 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)

washer switch worn, o/s head lamp lense deteriorated, wt x4, body damaged, gear box wet with oil, power steering pipe damaged, rear coil spring rusty, front and rear tyres diffrent sizes

Fail 7 Aug 2014 135,215 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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)

washer switch worn, o/s head lamp lense deteriorated, wt x4, body damaged, gear box wet with oil, power steering pipe damaged, rear coil spring rusty, front and rear tyres diffrent sizes

Pass 18 Jul 2013 114,777 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 114,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 96,275 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 84,184 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 84,184 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 70,284 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 56,698 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 49,924 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 30,114 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,315 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 VEF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

VK53 VEF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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