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EF52 VUL

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,757 mi
Last recorded76,757 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 VUL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 76,757 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2018 76,755 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2017 71,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2017 71,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,445 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2016 64,445 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2015 58,299 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 58,299 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 53,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear offside tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Jul 2013 47,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to nearside & offside rear seats.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 47,487 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to nearside & offside rear seats.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 41,488 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise nsr light unit cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2012 41,488 miles

advise nsr light unit cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,237 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise nsr lightlen cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 26,317 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 20,911 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 15,276 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 11,636 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 VUL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VUL, 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 VUL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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