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GL52 VCM

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,575 mi
Last recorded137,575 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 VCM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 137,575 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 137,575 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 128,019 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 128,019 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 117,571 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 105,719 miles

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

Front discs slight lip.

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 105,719 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Front discs slight lip.

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 94,946 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 94,914 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2010 80,065 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 75,775 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 75,774 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front wiper blades near end of serviceable life.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,612 miles

chip in n\s of windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2008 53,749 miles

handbrake requires attention

Pass 8 Jan 2007 42,203 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 31,634 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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GL52 VCM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GL52 VCM, 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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GL52 VCM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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