MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Driver door limiter loose
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front strut tops clunking
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK53 VMT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 VMT, 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 VMT registered?
VK53 VMT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 September 2003.
Is VK53 VMT safe to buy?
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