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DA52 VWN

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,237 mi
Last recorded93,237 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 VWN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2017 93,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior mirror. (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 90,882 miles

EML light illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread and showing light cracking (4.1.E.1)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense faded (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside front strut mount retaining nuts heavily corroded

various small chips to windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2015 87,615 miles

Greese evident around offside outer transmission gaiter

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 87,611 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Greese evident around offside outer transmission gaiter

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 84,544 miles

Exhaust System Rusting

Fuel Filler Pipes Rusting

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 84,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust System Rusting

Fuel Filler Pipes Rusting

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 80,951 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2012 78,043 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Off side front wheel bearing very slightly noisy.

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 77,923 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Front brake pads wearing low.

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 74,643 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 73,474 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 73,474 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 67,565 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 67,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 61,910 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 51,179 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 51,179 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,857 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 35,851 miles

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 13 Dec 2005 29,483 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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DA52 VWN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DA52 VWN, 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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DA52 VWN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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