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BL52 VJA

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,628 mi
Last recorded95,628 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 VJA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 95,628 miles

Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

management lamp on

Fail 21 Oct 2016 95,586 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

management lamp on

Pass 28 Sep 2015 92,165 miles

Rear service brake efficiency only just met 38%

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Fail 28 Sep 2015 92,165 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear service brake efficiency only just met 38%

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 19 Sep 2014 85,807 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 85,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 79,364 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 79,364 miles

Front rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 73,513 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 73,513 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 67,287 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 62,727 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 59,267 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 59,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,647 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,591 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/r tyre has slight damage to side wall

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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BL52 VJA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BL52 VJA, 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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BL52 VJA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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