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GV52 NZJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

128,442 mi
Last recorded128,442 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 NZJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 128,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 128,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 117,596 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 98,033 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 95,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated at hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak to top back of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 92,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre rubber deteriorating (cracking between treads)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 92,729 miles

Exhaust system insecure rubbers perished and split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre rubber deteriorating (cracking between treads)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 90,053 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 87,071 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 83,251 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 18 May 2017 83,251 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 16 May 2016 78,500 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (brake pipes)

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

Slight oil leak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (brake pipes)

Pass 14 May 2015 73,865 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 73,865 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 67,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 May 2014 67,604 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 62,514 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 17 Jul 2013 62,514 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,452 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2012 55,452 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2010 47,246 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2010 47,246 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2009 41,309 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 41,309 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

could smell diesel while testing from under bonnet, no obvious leaks detected advise to have checked

Pass 22 Dec 2008 36,016 miles

Oil leak

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

Signs of fuel residue around fuel pump area, unable to confirm possible leak

Pass 21 Dec 2007 30,078 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2006 26,120 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in nearside front tyre (may not repair if gone through)

offside front wiper split slightly.

Pass 22 Dec 2006 26,120 miles

nail in nearside front tyre (may not repair if gone through)

offside front wiper split slightly.

Pass 3 Jan 2006 18,590 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 18,590 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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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GV52 NZJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 GV52 NZJ, 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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GV52 NZJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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