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NG52 XVE

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,660 mi
Last recorded103,660 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 XVE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 103,660 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mountings corroded on both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules almost excessive (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules almost excessive (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine management light on

Fail 13 Feb 2018 103,660 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement emergency cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mountings corroded on both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules almost excessive (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules almost excessive (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Feb 2017 96,077 miles

185/60x15 tyres fitted on front axle,195/60x15 tyres fitted on rear axle

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose almost excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder almost excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2016 89,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 89,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop and tail lamp bulb fitted upside down (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop and tail lamp bulb fitted upside down (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 81,877 miles

Nearside Outer Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated slightly.

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Fail 4 Feb 2015 81,877 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated slightly.

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness.

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 72,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 60,612 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 54,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 54,570 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 48,329 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 43,136 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 38,606 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,353 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 29,614 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 29,614 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 23,802 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 23,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NG52 XVE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NG52 XVE, 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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NG52 XVE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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