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VE52 WVS

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,930 mi
Last recorded147,930 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 WVS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 147,930 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Fail 5 Jan 2018 147,633 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 20 Jan 2017 137,589 miles

engine light on

Fail 20 Jan 2017 137,589 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 2 Jan 2016 124,002 miles

Offside Rear Upper shock shroud insecure

car overheats

Fail 28 Dec 2015 123,862 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Upper shock shroud insecure

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

axle tyre sizes differ

car overheats

Pass 21 Jan 2015 120,523 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear shock covers loose

coolant low

slight o/s/r brake drag

Pass 10 Jan 2014 115,095 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside 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)

coolant low

n/s/r shock no damping effect

Fail 10 Jan 2014 115,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside 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)

coolant low

n/s/r shock no damping effect

Pass 9 Jan 2013 108,611 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 108,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant level low

Engine oil level low

Pass 24 Jan 2012 100,976 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 94,889 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 86,182 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 74,295 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 62,801 miles

hi level stop light inop

Fail 21 Jan 2008 62,801 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hi level stop light inop

Pass 23 Jan 2007 49,314 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 WVS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WVS, 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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VE52 WVS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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