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GV52 OAZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,271 mi
Last recorded128,271 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 128,271 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 123,854 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 112,802 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing thin outside edge 195/60/16

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Feb 2017 101,690 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 98,841 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 96,064 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing,recommend renewal

Fail 24 Jun 2015 96,064 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing,recommend renewal

Pass 25 Jun 2014 93,457 miles

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

offside & nearside rear shock absorber covers/bump stops deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2013 89,850 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 89,850 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,660 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 74,920 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 74,918 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 70,918 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 70,918 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 66,078 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 66,076 miles

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside 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 14 Feb 2008 61,181 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 54,393 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 52,816 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 40,835 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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GV52 OAZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

Is GV52 OAZ safe to buy?

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