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VN53 WHU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,827 mi
Last recorded105,827 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 WHU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 105,827 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 104,437 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 101,382 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 101,382 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 97,689 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 97,689 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 93,528 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,034 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 83,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre slightly perishing on outer shoulder

rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,437 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 71,329 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 66,478 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 9 Aug 2011 61,279 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 18 Aug 2010 55,622 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 49,756 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 43,203 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,556 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,186 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 WHU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN53 WHU registered?

VN53 WHU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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