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PX52 VNH

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

73,167 mi
Last recorded73,167 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 VNH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 73,167 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 73,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 65,781 miles

radiator cap missing at time of test

Fail 20 Jan 2020 65,781 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

radiator cap missing at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2019 57,949 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working may be unplugged

Fail 20 Jan 2019 57,949 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both front brake hoses insecure and chaffing (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working may be unplugged

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 55,338 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 55,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 50,500 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 46,600 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 46,600 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 42,478 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 39,370 miles

advise rear exhaust mounting

Pass 13 Feb 2013 35,850 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 32,929 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,033 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 29,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 25,854 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,873 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 22,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 19,716 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 15,840 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 12,113 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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PX52 VNH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PX52 VNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX52 VNH registered?

PX52 VNH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 February 2003.

Is PX52 VNH safe to buy?

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