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FV52 GXK

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,160 mi
Last recorded155,160 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 GXK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 155,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 151,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 151,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 144,778 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 144,710 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

brake only just made requirements

head lights faded

Fail 17 May 2018 144,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

brake only just made requirements

head lights faded

Pass 10 May 2017 142,657 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded.

Fail 9 May 2017 142,657 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded.

Pass 9 May 2016 138,406 miles

Brake fluid dirty

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

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

Front exhaust flexi worn

Oil leak from engine bay.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides low and perrished, (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 May 2016 138,396 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Off side (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake fluid dirty

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

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

Front exhaust flexi worn

Oil leak from engine bay.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides low and perrished, (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 133,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 129,506 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 124,659 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 116,320 miles

Emission eractic

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2012 116,320 miles

Emission eractic

Pass 15 Jan 2011 101,664 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 101,249 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 79,839 miles

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

Front pads approx 80% worn

Rear springs slight corrosion at lower coils

Pass 17 Nov 2008 59,793 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 59,686 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 46,119 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 36,017 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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FV52 GXK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FV52 GXK, 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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What year was FV52 GXK registered?

FV52 GXK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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