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VO53 GBZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

51,123 mi
Last recorded51,123 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 GBZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 51,123 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 50,906 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 49,906 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 49,004 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 47,983 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both @ silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 47,119 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 45,337 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 43,935 miles

horn note slightly detiorated and should be replaced in case it stops working

reverse lamp not working

Pass 23 Sep 2017 42,207 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 38,848 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,427 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 35,625 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 33,177 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,177 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,958 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,485 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 26,535 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,721 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,358 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 19,776 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 15,867 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 GBZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 GBZ, 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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VO53 GBZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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