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OE52 GBZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,371 mi
Last recorded109,371 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 GBZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 109,371 miles

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

Nearside headlamp lens slightly clouded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 109,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside headlamp lens slightly clouded

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 104,830 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 98,776 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 98,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 90,571 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 90,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 84,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear bump stops braking up

nearside front wing damaged large dent

rear bumper damged held in place with tap

Pass 7 Jan 2013 84,699 miles

Rear bump stops braking up

nearside front wing damaged large dent

rear bumper damged held in place with tap

Fail 30 Dec 2011 77,470 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 77,470 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 70,913 miles

nearside headlamp aim has a slightly poor pattern

Fail 31 Dec 2010 70,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

nearside headlamp aim has a slightly poor pattern

Pass 31 Dec 2009 63,664 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 56,188 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2008 56,188 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 48,918 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 41,212 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 31,673 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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OE52 GBZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OE52 GBZ, 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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OE52 GBZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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