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NY52 VLD

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,187 mi
Last recorded133,187 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 VLD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 133,187 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 133,186 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 124,745 miles

all brake pipes have slight corrosion visible

rear exhaust hanger snapped exhaust still supported

Pass 7 Aug 2015 115,875 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 112,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust hanger broke but still secure

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 105,616 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 105,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 87,037 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 68,475 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 51,699 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 36,067 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 23,705 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 21,263 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 17,863 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 14,500 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2006 14,500 miles

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

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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NY52 VLD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NY52 VLD, 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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NY52 VLD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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