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AX52 OUO

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,697 mi
Last recorded95,697 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 OUO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 95,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2018 94,519 miles

extra steering wheel aid fitted (knob)

front brake pads wearing thin

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 30 Oct 2018 94,514 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

engine oil level on (min)

extra steering wheel aid fitted (knob)

front brake pads wearing thin

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 4 Oct 2017 91,868 miles

EML light stays on indicating a fault

steering assisting knob fitted to steering wheel

Fail 4 Oct 2017 91,866 miles

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

EML light stays on indicating a fault

steering assisting knob fitted to steering wheel

Pass 13 Oct 2016 88,922 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 88,920 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack insecure outer clip missing (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 86,311 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 86,311 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 76,490 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 76,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 14 Feb 2014 71,298 miles

nsr shock casing broken/insecure

Fail 14 Feb 2014 71,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nsr shock casing broken/insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2013 64,149 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 59,824 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 59,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 53,757 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 46,527 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 40,372 miles

advise o/s/f wheel trim missing

Fail 19 Feb 2009 40,372 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

advise o/s/f wheel trim missing

Pass 20 Feb 2008 32,882 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,931 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 18,615 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 OUO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OUO, 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 OUO registered?

AX52 OUO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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