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VA52 CXC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,948 mi
Last recorded152,948 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 CXC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 152,948 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 146,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake shoe backing plates deteriorated by corrosion.

Fail 28 Jun 2018 146,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake shoe backing plates deteriorated by corrosion.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 141,250 miles

both front lower balljoint dustboots starting to split

brake fluid reservoir level close to minimum

corrosion to rear axle mount areas

rear silencer mount broken - system still adequately supported

vehicle underside slightly muddy

Fail 12 Jun 2017 141,250 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front lower balljoint dustboots starting to split

brake fluid reservoir level close to minimum

corrosion to rear axle mount areas

rear silencer mount broken - system still adequately supported

vehicle underside slightly muddy

Pass 1 Apr 2016 134,576 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 127,253 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 127,239 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 122,482 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 118,597 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 118,557 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 114,336 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 108,766 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 108,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coolant leak (bleeder pipe to head connection--new clip required).

oil leak (dip-stick tube lower seal).

Pass 19 Feb 2010 96,981 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)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 78,774 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 64,798 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 53,624 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 38,589 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 38,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Slight crack in O/S mirror glass.

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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VA52 CXC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VA52 CXC, 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 VA52 CXC registered?

VA52 CXC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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