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VN52 YWR

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,363 mi
Last recorded180,363 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 YWR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 180,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush cracked and perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush cracked and perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 180,361 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing in front of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush cracked and perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush cracked and perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 172,290 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 172,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 163,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 154,100 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 154,100 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 142,376 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps slighty hazy

Pass 4 Dec 2020 133,277 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 117,948 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources osr reg plate bulb not illuminating / 50 % nsr effective (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 117,948 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect osf head lamp projected image on beam pattern incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources osr reg plate bulb not illuminating / 50 % nsr effective (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 103,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 103,165 miles

Brake fluid contaminated Water contamination (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2017 86,867 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 74,329 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 61,115 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 61,115 miles

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

EML On

Pass 14 May 2014 53,251 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,276 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 43,267 miles

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

Engine managment light on

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 39,354 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 39,354 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 31,729 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 24,633 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 24,633 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,658 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 16,460 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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VN52 YWR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VN52 YWR, 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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VN52 YWR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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