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EF52 VTC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,913 mi
Last recorded117,913 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 VTC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 117,913 miles

No reverse light

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension noise noted, suspect shock absorber.

Fail 30 Oct 2024 117,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both, lens in poor condition (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

No reverse light

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension noise noted, suspect shock absorber.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 108,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 108,171 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 99,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

battery light on

Fail 1 Nov 2022 99,107 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

battery and eml lights on

Pass 22 Oct 2021 90,825 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse light dull

battery and eml lights on

Fail 18 Oct 2021 90,751 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens dull (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse light dull

battery and eml lights on

Pass 12 Oct 2020 83,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 78,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 75,486 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 72,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated and age cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2016 69,591 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated and measured 3mm

Pass 22 Jan 2016 66,561 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 62,250 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 62,249 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear exhaust support not attached

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2014 56,924 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 51,469 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 47,532 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 40,894 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 34,531 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 27,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2008 21,082 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,853 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 13,194 miles

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 VTC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTC, 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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EF52 VTC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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