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VN53 TFU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,509 mi
Last recorded170,509 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 TFU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 170,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Nov 2020 170,074 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 159,647 miles

Front bumper has been secured with tape

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 159,385 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front bumper has been secured with tape

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 151,484 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 151,448 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 138,939 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective perishing mount ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 126,610 miles

near side mirror damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2015 112,540 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

high level stop lamp not working

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front direction indicator faded

rear registration plate damaged and insecure

windscreen damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2015 112,208 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

high level stop lamp not working

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front direction indicator faded

rear registration plate damaged and insecure

windscreen damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2014 97,468 miles

Both front wipers starting to split

Fail 25 Jul 2014 97,468 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front wipers starting to split

Pass 19 Jul 2013 86,981 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2013 86,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 77,387 miles

Oil leak

offside beam pattern slightly affected

Fail 21 Jul 2012 77,387 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside beam pattern slightly affected

Fail 25 Jul 2011 65,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wipers split

front brake discs worn

offside headlight beam pattern slightly affected

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 65,377 miles

both front wipers split

front brake discs worn

offside headlight beam pattern slightly affected

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2010 53,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2009 42,469 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 32,352 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,477 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 20,486 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 20,486 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

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 TFU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 TFU, 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 TFU registered?

VN53 TFU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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