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VE52 WFC

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,370 mi
Last recorded178,370 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 WFC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 178,370 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2014 178,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 162,491 miles

n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

n/s/front anti roll bar boots have light splitting

n/s/rear metal brake pipe showing very light corrosion

o/s/rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

Fail 31 May 2013 162,491 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

n/s/front anti roll bar boots have light splitting

n/s/rear metal brake pipe showing very light corrosion

o/s/rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

Pass 30 May 2012 145,157 miles

front anti-roll bar link boots showing fatigue and cracking

front brake pads and discs worn

front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 29 May 2012 145,157 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front anti-roll bar link boots showing fatigue and cracking

front brake pads and discs worn

front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2011 126,745 miles

air bag light on

front tyres 185/60/15 and rear tyres 195/60/15

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 24 Dec 2009 101,958 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 93,060 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 80,430 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 68,784 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 59,222 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 59,222 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WFC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WFC, 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 WFC registered?

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

Is VE52 WFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE52 WFC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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