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VN53 SZZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,811 mi
Last recorded88,811 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 SZZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 88,811 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 81,586 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 75,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine light on

Pass 23 Nov 2015 71,060 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 71,060 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 65,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2013 61,946 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,927 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,664 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 44,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,340 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 41,340 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 38,136 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 38,136 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 31,566 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 31,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 SZZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SZZ, 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 SZZ?

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What year was VN53 SZZ registered?

VN53 SZZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is VN53 SZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN53 SZZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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