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EJ52 YVM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,570 mi
Last recorded111,570 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 YVM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 111,570 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 104,114 miles

both headlight images poor

front brakes out of balance

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge + close to limit

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 14 Sep 2015 98,755 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre close to limit + perishing

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 26 Sep 2014 92,084 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlight images poor

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight play in both rear lower shocker bushes

Pass 3 Oct 2013 80,640 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 79,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

power steering pipe inscure on o/s/f

rear exhaust heatshield inscure

slight brake inbalance on rear service and park brake

Pass 30 May 2012 75,216 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 25 May 2012 75,129 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 66,367 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Fail 27 May 2011 66,359 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,106 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 57,098 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 11 May 2009 50,641 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 42,269 miles

some play in hand brake

Fail 5 Jun 2008 42,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

some play in hand brake

Pass 2 May 2007 32,494 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)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 22,252 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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EJ52 YVM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EJ52 YVM, 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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EJ52 YVM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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