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VO53 BVA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

73,263 mi
Last recorded73,263 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 BVA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 73,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 67,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 67,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 62,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 58,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 54,254 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Off mirror

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 54,254 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Off mirror

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam New bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 49,005 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 49,005 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 45,270 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 45,270 miles

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 40,146 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 36,170 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 31,707 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 27,342 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 23,121 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 18,761 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 17,858 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 17,135 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 16,313 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 15,086 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 12,020 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 9,943 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 7,815 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 5,713 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 5,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2006 5,159 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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VO53 BVA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 VO53 BVA, 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 VO53 BVA registered?

VO53 BVA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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