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MM52 VJV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,908 mi
Last recorded157,908 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 VJV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 157,908 miles

h/brake requires adjusting

Fail 3 Nov 2018 157,905 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

h/brake requires adjusting

Pass 18 Nov 2017 154,739 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 154,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 151,597 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

both front head lamps faded

both rear shockers damp

Fail 19 Nov 2016 71,946 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

both front head lamps faded

both rear shockers damp

Pass 23 Nov 2015 146,568 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 146,568 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 141,492 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both front brake dicsc lipped on outer edges

general under body corrosion

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Nov 2014 141,492 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both front brake dicsc lipped on outer edges

general under body corrosion

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2013 135,963 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 130,769 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 124,700 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Loud "ticking noise" from engine,possible compression leak.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 113,576 miles

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

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

power steering drive belt

Pass 10 Nov 2009 101,827 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 86,159 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 66,875 miles

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

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

heavy surface corrosion of rear exhaust box

various engine oil leaks

Fail 10 Nov 2007 66,875 miles

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

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

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

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

heavy surface corrosion of rear exhaust box

various engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Nov 2006 46,454 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 46,454 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 26,970 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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MM52 VJV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver 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 MM52 VJV, 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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MM52 VJV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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