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AX52 FOP

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,603 mi
Last recorded134,603 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 FOP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2020 134,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 132,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 130,033 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 129,956 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 126,597 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 123,579 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 123,541 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 118,440 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2015 118,440 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 109,962 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)

center exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2013 100,874 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 100,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 92,597 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 92,597 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 82,476 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 71,974 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 71,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 50,089 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 50,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,934 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 30,145 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 24,037 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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AX52 FOP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AX52 FOP, 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 AX52 FOP registered?

AX52 FOP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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