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VK53 YME

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,291 mi
Last recorded39,291 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 YME
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 39,291 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has deep cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has deep cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 38,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 38,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 37,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 36,042 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 34,718 miles

crackes in offside and nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2018 33,225 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 31,819 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

cracks in offside and nearside rear tyres

Fail 8 Jun 2017 31,819 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

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

cracks in offside and nearside rear tyres

Pass 9 Jun 2016 29,931 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Front tyre start to wear on edges

cracks in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2015 27,471 miles

cracks and cuts in nearside front tyre

cracks in nearside rear tyre

cracks in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edge

Pass 10 Jun 2014 25,232 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 22,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 May 2012 21,246 miles

advise n/s/r tyre perished outer wall

advise wipers smeary

Fail 31 May 2012 21,246 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

advise n/s/r tyre perished outer wall

advise wipers smeary

Pass 19 May 2011 19,432 miles

advise o/s/f mirror pod taped on

advise wipers starting to smear

Pass 20 May 2010 17,609 miles

Damp around PAS rack

Front wiper blades getting poor

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S door mirror taped up but secure

Pass 5 Jun 2009 15,985 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 14,319 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,609 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 9,950 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 YME is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YME, 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 YME registered?

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

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