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AX52 NVA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,306 mi
Last recorded136,306 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 NVA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 136,306 miles

near side and off side front head lamp lenses deteriation

near side front bumper damaged

rear exhaust box deterioration

Fail 22 Jun 2015 136,305 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

near side and off side front head lamp lenses deteriation

near side front bumper damaged

rear exhaust box deterioration

Pass 28 May 2014 129,991 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 129,990 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 127,421 miles

near side front bumper damaged

near side front wiper blade split

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 2 Dec 2013 127,421 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

centre rear brake light not working

near side front bumper damaged

near side front wiper blade split

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 31 Oct 2012 119,670 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 110,680 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres badly worn inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2011 110,680 miles

both front tyres badly worn inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2010 103,855 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 89,757 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 89,757 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 80,169 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 72,499 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 72,499 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 59,350 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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AX52 NVA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AX52 NVA, 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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AX52 NVA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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