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GV52 WVY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,554 mi
Last recorded147,554 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 WVY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 147,554 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2020 147,125 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded short section in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2019 139,125 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 136,086 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 130,310 miles

Gearbox mounting defective stabilizer mount ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 130,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Gearbox mounting defective stabilizer mount ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 121,457 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 114,840 miles

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

Oil leak

temperature guage fault

Pass 18 Jul 2014 109,306 miles

Oil leak

injectors chuffing

Fail 8 Jul 2014 109,306 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

cool leak from drain plug

injectors chuffing

Pass 3 Jul 2013 102,131 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

coolant temp warning on dash

Fail 28 Jun 2013 102,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

coolant temp warning on dash

Pass 27 Jul 2012 96,852 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 96,852 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2011 89,040 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2010 83,361 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2010 83,361 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 77,095 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 66,008 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 66,008 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 52,876 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 WVY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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