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VE52 VPC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

121,904 mi
Last recorded121,904 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 VPC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 121,904 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 121,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 117,729 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 117,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 111,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 104,794 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 104,794 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 95,219 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 95,219 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wing badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front head lamp lenses nead clearing,[dull]

Pass 22 Aug 2017 85,721 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,608 miles

front head lamp lenses need cleaning up.advise

Pass 27 Aug 2015 74,944 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 69,481 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 64,184 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 64,184 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,481 miles

front brake inbalance @10/15%....rear efficiencies poor...osf lower ball joint dust cover split

Fail 31 Aug 2012 58,481 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake inbalance @10/15%....rear efficiencies poor...osf lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,170 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,707 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 44,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 38,256 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 34,056 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,125 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 27,712 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 23,860 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 VPC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VE52 VPC, 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 VPC registered?

VE52 VPC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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