MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,035 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
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 ()
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))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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))
engine warning light on
wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked
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
wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked
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
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
exhaust corroded
front discs slightly worn
Oil leak
slight leak from steering rack seal
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.
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.
front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
front tyres wearing on edges
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.
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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