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VN53 FXU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

142,151 mi
Last recorded142,151 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 FXU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2025 142,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2024 137,594 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2023 131,754 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 131,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 122,022 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all four tyre tread depths getting low

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2021 116,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

headlamps deteriorated

rear tyre tread depths getting low

Fail 9 Sep 2021 116,114 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

headlamps deteriorated

rear tyre tread depths getting low

Pass 7 Sep 2020 110,676 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Sep 2019 106,180 miles

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

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 106,134 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 100,550 miles

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

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

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

petrol tank pipes corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 96,845 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 96,844 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 90,463 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 85,064 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 79,068 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 74,170 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 68,496 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 63,609 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 58,211 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 52,223 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 47,616 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,350 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,143 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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VN53 FXU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 VN53 FXU, 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 VN53 FXU registered?

VN53 FXU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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