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VN53 WHB

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,524 mi
Last recorded87,524 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 87,524 miles

Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 87,524 miles

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

Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 84,843 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 84,838 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 80,585 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 76,352 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 76,347 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working n/s (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2015

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015
Pass 6 Sep 2014 72,110 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 70,478 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 70,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine managment light staying on

Pass 23 Dec 2011 60,036 miles

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

eml illuminated

nearside front tyre under inflated

Pass 4 Jan 2011 52,570 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 45,436 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 38,365 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 30,305 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,638 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 WHB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WHB, 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 WHB registered?

VN53 WHB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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