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EF52 VLS

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,126 mi
Last recorded137,126 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 VLS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 137,126 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 137,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 134,382 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 130,630 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 130,589 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 125,247 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2015 119,927 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 119,927 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 112,975 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 108,054 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 101,863 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 81,657 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 73,395 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 73,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 8 Dec 2008 66,024 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 60,611 miles

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

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

n/s/r seat child seat fitted

rear wiper poor

Fail 2 Jan 2007 52,576 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 52,576 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 40,892 miles

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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EF52 VLS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EF52 VLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF52 VLS registered?

EF52 VLS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is EF52 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 VLS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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