MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,887 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy, poor head light beam image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Wing mirror cover missing.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy, poor head light beam image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Wing mirror cover missing.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Head light cloudy.
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Cover missing. (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Poor headlight beam image.
Rear coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Head light cloudy.
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Cover missing. (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Poor headlight beam image.
Rear coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake discs worn
Front brake discs worn
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake discs worn
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
VN53 SWK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 VN53 SWK, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of VN53 SWK?
You can check the full history of VN53 SWK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was VN53 SWK registered?
VN53 SWK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 October 2003.
Is VN53 SWK safe to buy?
The MOT history for VN53 SWK shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VN53 SWK have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VN53 SWK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.