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VN53 TGV

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,876 mi
Last recorded136,876 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 TGV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 136,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe before and after hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated some grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 136,876 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe before and after hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated some grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 128,396 miles

Coolant leak engine mount side ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant level below minimum

nsr coil spring corroded

nsr trailing arm back bush perished

osr coil spring corroded

osr trailing arm back bush perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 128,396 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak engine mount side ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant level below minimum

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 109,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe before and after hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe before hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 109,265 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe after hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe before and after hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe before hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 100,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 100,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 93,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2014 93,220 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 83,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sat nav bracket on screen in drivers view of road (removed)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 73,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 Jun 2012 73,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2011 61,958 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 50,995 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 48,504 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 48,504 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 41,581 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 34,673 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 26,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,351 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 25,276 miles

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

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 TGV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TGV, 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 TGV registered?

VN53 TGV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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