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BL52 FSJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,123 mi
Last recorded129,123 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 FSJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 129,123 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 119,072 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 109,287 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 109,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 96,417 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both h/lamp lenses poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scratches chip on zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 85,297 miles

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 71,728 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 71,728 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 63,558 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 58,547 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 58,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,006 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 48,972 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 44,469 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 40,018 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2008 29,050 miles

front tyres 3.0mm

n/s rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 29 Oct 2007 23,131 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 17,505 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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BL52 FSJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BL52 FSJ, 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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BL52 FSJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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