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VO53 JZL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,672 mi
Last recorded118,672 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 118,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 118,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 117,500 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 117,500 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 116,308 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 116,308 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 109,992 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 101,637 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front headlamp lense discoloured

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 101,637 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front headlamp lense discoloured

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 92,865 miles

Rear both rear suspension bump stops slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 86,973 miles

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre wearing on legal limit

Fail 2 Oct 2015 86,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre wearing on legal limit

Pass 3 Oct 2014 80,081 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,042 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 62,026 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 51,048 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,427 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,617 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,970 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,126 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,356 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 JZL 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 76.2%.

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 JZL, 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 JZL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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