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VU53 NNT

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

103,505 mi
Last recorded103,505 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 NNT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 103,505 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 103,505 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 98,972 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 94,200 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 89,135 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 89,135 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 84,770 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 76,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 70,455 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 65,121 miles

steering rack bushes slight wear

Pass 7 Nov 2016 59,273 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 53,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 48,537 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 48,537 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 43,335 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 37,354 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 32,063 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,115 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 29,323 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2008 26,074 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2007 22,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2006 21,165 miles

advise attention to handbrake travel

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 NNT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NNT, 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 NNT registered?

VU53 NNT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is VU53 NNT safe to buy?

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