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BL52 UCB

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,826 mi
Last recorded153,826 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 UCB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 153,826 miles

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

advise both front wiper blades worn

advise brake pedal rubber worn

advise front bumper damaged

advise handbrake travel slightly long

advise headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2019 153,826 miles

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

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

advise both front wiper blades worn

advise brake pedal rubber worn

advise front bumper damaged

advise handbrake travel slightly long

advise headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2018 133,331 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 110,992 miles

hand brake dose not lock up

Fail 3 Jul 2017 110,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

hand brake dose not lock up

Fail 3 Jul 2017 110,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

hand brake dose not lock up

Pass 24 Jun 2016 90,094 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 68,559 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 67,874 miles

AS ABOVE NSR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 67,874 miles

AS ABOVE NSR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2014 63,449 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 67,010 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 57,934 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,126 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 47,757 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneven

Fail 16 Feb 2010 47,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneven

rear washer inop

suspect front pads low advice brake check

Pass 6 Feb 2009 39,828 miles

advice adjust hand brake

offside drive shaft seal leaking

suspect offside rear tyre has been driven when flat

Pass 5 Feb 2008 31,679 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2007 29,388 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 17,518 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 UCB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCB, 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 UCB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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