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VE52 VFS

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

133,842 mi
Last recorded133,842 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 VFS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2025 133,842 miles

Rear Axle fractured corroded and holed/cracked on o/s (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2024 122,171 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 118,003 miles

Nearside Rear slight knocking noise? possible shocker top mount?

Fail 12 Jan 2023 117,998 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2022 114,803 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front, offside front, nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 114,790 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front, offside front, nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 110,706 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 110,706 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 106,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to offside front hose, up to nearside front hose, offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 100,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 95,723 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to offside front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 89,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 84,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 79,061 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 79,061 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 75,434 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 72,357 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,968 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 65,313 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 60,508 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 55,011 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 50,697 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 50,697 miles

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

High intensity stop light inoperative.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 45,610 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 37,606 miles

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

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 VFS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VFS, 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 VE52 VFS registered?

VE52 VFS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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The MOT history for VE52 VFS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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