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VU53 CWE

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

111,391 mi
Last recorded111,391 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 CWE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 111,391 miles

nearside rear shock absorber light misting of oil

Pass 29 Dec 2016 108,715 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both offside and nearside outer sleeves detached (2.7.2a)

coolant level just on min mark

Pass 9 Jan 2016 101,317 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 93,186 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 86,032 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 75,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 75,844 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 66,056 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 55,838 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 46,997 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 40,288 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 31,533 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 24,034 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,029 miles

passenger side rear seatbelt not tested due to baby seat fitted and secured with seatbelt.

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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VU53 CWE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VU53 CWE, 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 VU53 CWE registered?

VU53 CWE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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The MOT history for VU53 CWE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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