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AV52 ZVJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,002 mi
Last recorded135,002 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 ZVJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 135,002 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components have corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2020 132,925 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components have corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2020 132,925 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components have corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2019 130,598 miles

oil leaks

suspensoin component slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2019 130,598 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leaks

suspensoin component slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2018 128,189 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 128,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 125,474 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 123,089 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 123,089 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 121,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2015 121,086 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 116,321 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 109,799 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 109,799 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 105,570 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 100,055 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 88,599 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 88,347 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear service brake performance slight imbalance

Pass 25 Apr 2009 74,463 miles

eml on

exhaust system advanced corrosion

n/s/r bump stop broken

Pass 29 Apr 2008 58,792 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 44,397 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 33,705 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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AV52 ZVJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AV52 ZVJ, 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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AV52 ZVJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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