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VK53 YMO

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,975 mi
Last recorded119,975 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 YMO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 119,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 113,678 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 106,182 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 99,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 99,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 95,289 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 92,711 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 88,959 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 83,488 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 76,466 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 71,301 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 71,301 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 66,599 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,226 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 54,554 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 48,062 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,252 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 34,067 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 YMO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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