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EA52 VAM

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,035 mi
Last recorded174,035 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 VAM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 174,035 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2022 174,006 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2021 161,971 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 150,838 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 134,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 132,431 miles

engine warning light on

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 27 Jul 2018 132,431 miles

Emissions not tested printer missing on emission tester (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel low brake reading (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine warning light on

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 29 Jun 2017

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 28 Jun 2016 129,067 miles

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

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 28 Jun 2016 129,066 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak unknown

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 29 Jun 2015 123,229 miles

nearside front tyre wearing 3 m/m tread + cut in outter wall but no cords shwing

offside front tyre wearing 3 m/m treads

oil leak unknown

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 4 Nov 2014 117,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2014 117,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Oct 2013 112,036 miles

Oil leak

slight leak from steering rack seal

Fail 22 Sep 2012 107,125 miles

Both front wiper blades beginning to split at ends.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Washers only spray fluid from one of the two jets within both washer jets to each side of the front screen.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 107,125 miles

Both front wiper blades beginning to split at ends.

Washers only spray fluid from one of the two jets within both washer jets to each side of the front screen.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 99,556 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Aug 2011 99,556 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Jul 2011 99,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safety catch partially siezed.

Front brake discs worn.

Offside service brake performance low.

Oil leak

Washer jets partially blocked.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 89,243 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 89,243 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 80,187 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 80,187 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 69,482 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 69,439 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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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EA52 VAM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA52 VAM, 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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EA52 VAM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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