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VN53 TBZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,415 mi
Last recorded124,415 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2021 124,415 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 121,699 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 121,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 117,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 117,742 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 110,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 110,877 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

EML light on

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 99,613 miles

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2017 99,613 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on markers (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 82,880 miles

Coolant level low

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 82,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant level low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 65,657 miles

Engine coolant level low

Front wiper blades split on ends - Still clearing screen ok

Headlamps deteriorated - Pattern just visable

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 51,439 miles

Front brake pads becoming worn

Offside front tyre close to wear indicators and tyre valve deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2013 51,438 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads becoming worn

Offside front tyre close to wear indicators and tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2012 37,378 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 34,675 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 30,902 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 25,469 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 20,061 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 16,056 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 13,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 13,209 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 12,814 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 TBZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TBZ, 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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VN53 TBZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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