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NY52 VLF

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,718 mi
Last recorded78,718 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 VLF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 78,718 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 78,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 76,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear axle bushes slightly pulling away

Pass 29 Sep 2023 74,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes front and rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp cover slightly discolored but still emitting enough light

rear axle bushes slightly perished

Pass 24 Sep 2022 73,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 73,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear bracket broken but still secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 71,106 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

rear central bumper cracked

rear exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2019 68,836 miles

rear bumper cracked

rear exhaust hanger broken. still secure

Pass 22 Sep 2018 67,232 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 66,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2016 64,779 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 63,339 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 61,962 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 60,387 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 58,916 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 57,420 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 57,413 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 56,120 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,470 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 21 Sep 2007 31,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,219 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 16,753 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 16,753 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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NY52 VLF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VLF, 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 VLF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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