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VE52 YHJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,301 mi
Last recorded155,301 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 155,301 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 155,291 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 155,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 17 Feb 2017 155,249 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 18 Feb 2016 141,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

Fail 20 Jan 2015 116,717 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 116,717 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 95,790 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 80,012 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 69,860 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 61,245 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 52,277 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 47,450 miles

rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2008 41,783 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)

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2007 34,875 miles

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

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure, and bump stop deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2006 25,432 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 YHJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YHJ, 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 YHJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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