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EA52 VTW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,569 mi
Last recorded145,569 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 VTW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 145,569 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 145,561 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 141,405 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 141,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 136,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

Pass 21 Dec 2017 127,136 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 127,136 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 120,342 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Poor Light Patterns (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 111,332 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front headlights slight discoloured

child seat fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 111,332 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)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front headlights slight discoloured

child seat fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 102,227 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust Heavily Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 93,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 86,575 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Jan 2012 80,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 80,131 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 71,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 64,402 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 55,200 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 55,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 46,297 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 46,297 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 37,336 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 37,336 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 28,486 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VTW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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