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GL52 VMG

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,215 mi
Last recorded66,215 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 VMG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 66,215 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

suspension components corroded over all front both side

Pass 7 Jul 2021 63,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 63,528 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 63,201 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 62,692 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 62,692 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 62,115 miles

both front tyres on 2mm tread ( 1.6 mm max )

offside front metal brake pipe to hose surface rust.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 61,295 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges but within MOT guidelines

Fail 7 Jul 2015

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges but within MOT guidelines

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 59,214 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 59,214 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 57,036 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 50,743 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 50,732 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 45,181 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 39,132 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 33,561 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,495 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 21,138 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 21,138 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 16,447 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 15,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 15,433 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 VMG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL52 VMG, 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 GL52 VMG registered?

GL52 VMG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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The MOT history for GL52 VMG shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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