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NY52 VLS

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,877 mi
Last recorded76,877 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 VLS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 76,877 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 70,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 62,703 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 62,703 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2017 60,752 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 60,749 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 58,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 58,500 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 55,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 52,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 49,870 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2012 45,748 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 45,748 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 40,547 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 37,011 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 33,205 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 28,626 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Feb 2007 25,138 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 20,947 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 VLS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VLS, 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 NY52 VLS registered?

NY52 VLS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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