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MM52 VHX

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

164,940 mi
Last recorded164,940 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 VHX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 164,940 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 164,939 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image due to tarnished lenses (both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 161,057 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 156,244 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In to engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rep/ASAP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 148,998 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 139,830 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 139,830 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 130,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 130,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 122,781 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 122,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

under vehicle dry - recommend waxoil

Pass 3 Nov 2014 113,297 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 113,297 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 104,026 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 104,026 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 94,981 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 94,981 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 84,952 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 74,951 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 74,951 miles

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

both rear bump stop mouldings disintergrating

Pass 24 Oct 2009 64,655 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 51,197 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 37,821 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 23,970 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 15,884 miles

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

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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MM52 VHX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MM52 VHX, 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 MM52 VHX registered?

MM52 VHX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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