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VU53 NWB

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

43,924 mi
Last recorded43,924 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 43,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 43,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 43,867 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 41,089 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 39,598 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 37,811 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 36,405 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 35,021 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 35,021 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 33,984 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 33,894 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 32,595 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 31,479 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 31,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,990 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 28,992 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 27,080 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,227 miles

both rear tyres perished ( 9 years old ) needs changing

offside front tyre outer wall has cut

Fail 2 Sep 2011 25,227 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished ( 9 years old ) needs changing

offside front tyre outer wall has cut

Pass 24 Sep 2010 21,445 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 21,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 15,122 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 11,718 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 11,718 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 8,233 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 5,984 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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VU53 NWB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NWB, 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

How do I check the history of VU53 NWB?

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What year was VU53 NWB registered?

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

Is VU53 NWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 NWB shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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