MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,509 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
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 ()
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))
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))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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))
Lower Gearbox mounting defective perishing mount ()
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
near side mirror damaged
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
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
Both front wipers starting to split
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Both front wipers starting to split
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
offside beam pattern slightly affected
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front wipers split
front brake discs worn
offside headlight beam pattern slightly affected
oil leak
both front wipers split
front brake discs worn
offside headlight beam pattern slightly affected
oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres cracking
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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VN53 TFU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 November 2003.
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