CarVerify

Free Car Check

VX52 GXW

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

284,193 mi
Last recorded284,193 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 GXW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 284,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. TREAD DEPTH LOW. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DEPTH CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

REAR SUSPENSION BEAM, SECURING POINTS, CORRODED.

Fail 7 Oct 2021 284,189 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. TREAD DEPTH LOW. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DEPTH CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

REAR SUSPENSION BEAM, SECURING POINTS, CORRODED.

Pass 14 Oct 2020 282,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 282,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 279,522 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 279,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 274,912 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s and o/s headlamp outer lenses deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2018 274,912 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s headlamp outer lenses deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2017 266,100 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 266,100 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 255,792 miles

Re-test carried out by C Powell

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 255,790 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 247,040 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s outer headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2014 234,286 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 234,286 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 213,667 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 193,628 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 173,524 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 152,372 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 152,372 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 133,071 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 115,395 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 94,177 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 76,673 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 76,673 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 76,620 miles

front grill loose by bonnet latch

oil leak

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
Full Ford Fusion reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VX52 GXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VX52 GXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX52 GXW?

You can check the full history of VX52 GXW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VX52 GXW registered?

VX52 GXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is VX52 GXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX52 GXW shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX52 GXW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VX52 GXW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.