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VE52 PHX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,407 mi
Last recorded144,407 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 PHX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 144,407 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front tyres wearing thin 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 144,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside lenses tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front tyres wearing thin 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 137,879 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 130,346 miles

offside and nearside headlamp lenses tarnished reducing beam output

rear exhaust section insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2015 125,248 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 119,952 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 114,620 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 108,788 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 103,385 miles

both rear road springs are corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2011 92,483 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 77,331 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 77,331 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 61,400 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 49,580 miles

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 19 Feb 2007 38,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Feb 2007 38,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 26,795 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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VE52 PHX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VE52 PHX, 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 VE52 PHX registered?

VE52 PHX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is VE52 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE52 PHX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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