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BL52 UCX

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,296 mi
Last recorded68,296 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 UCX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 68,296 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 60,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

slight perishing to both rear tyres, side walls

topped up engine oil 2 litres

unable to check all seat belts as child seat fitted.

Fail 28 Apr 2016 60,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight perishing to both rear tyres, side walls

topped up engine oil 2 litres

unable to check all seat belts as child seat fitted.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 53,056 miles

both front tyre treads are wearing on the inside edges

nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear low, and starting to crack

steering rack damp

Fail 30 Apr 2015 53,056 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre treads are wearing on the inside edges

nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear low, and starting to crack

steering rack damp

Fail 5 May 2014 45,154 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2014 45,154 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2013 37,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

high level stop lamp not working

intermit fault with brake lights

Pass 5 Jun 2012 31,252 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 24,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 May 2010 18,643 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 14,532 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 13,448 miles

advise wiper blades will need replacement soon

both front tyres getting very low on tread and all 4 tyres starting to crack on outer walls

Pass 19 Feb 2007 10,898 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 9,198 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 UCX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UCX, 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 UCX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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