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VN53 WHW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,678 mi
Last recorded104,678 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 104,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 104,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 97,700 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking in outer wall of tyre.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 90,798 miles

Nearside Rear tyre - sidewalls deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2016 90,788 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect flairs to right - advise new bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre - sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2015 84,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 79,292 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,496 miles

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 23 Oct 2012 67,841 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 62,681 miles

some wear present on front brake discs

Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,752 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,101 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 44,454 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,973 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 33,796 miles

offside rear tyre very worn

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 WHW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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